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SPS-02297 - Executive Coaching for SPS

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has initiated an open procurement process for the delivery of executive coaching tailored for up to five Directors in their Policy, Organisational Development, Operations, and Finance Directorates. The procurement, under the industry category of Public Order and Safety (COFOG), is currently in the tender stage with submissions accepted until 12th September 2025. The location for the service delivery is within region UKM, with Edinburgh serving as the central point of contact. The contract will be effective for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Submissions are to be made electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing high-level executive coaching, particularly those with a background in complex public sector environments. Suitable candidates should hold relevant coaching qualifications and be members of professional bodies such as the EMCC, AoC, or ICF. This is particularly pertinent for consulting firms and coaching professionals aiming to expand their portfolio within governmental agencies. Participation in this tender offers a chance to establish a significant foothold in the public services coaching market.

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Notice Title

SPS-02297 - Executive Coaching for SPS

Notice Description

The SPS require a contract for the delivery of executive coaching to up to 5 Directors (Policy, Organisational Development, Operations Directorate, Finance Directorates). The Supplier shall have experience of work with clients in a Senior Civil Service position in complex environments including the public sector, hold a coaching qualification and receive regular supervision. Ideally they will be a member of a registered coaching body such as EMCC, AoC or ICF. The Contract term shall be 12 months with a potential 12 month extesntion

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS shall commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland - Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the RFQ.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807908
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545962
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Shirley-ann Whyte, Tegan Gregory
Contact Email
shirley-ann.whyte@prisons.gov.scot, tegan.gregory@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASK EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537456
    SPS-02297 - Executive Coaching for SPS - The SPS require a contract for the delivery of executive coaching to up to 5 Directors (Policy, Organisational Development, Operations Directorate, Finance Directorates). The Supplier shall have experience of work with clients in a Senior Civil Service position in complex environments including the public sector, hold a coaching qualification and receive regular supervision. Ideally they will be a member of a registered coaching body such as EMCC, AoC or ICF. The Contract term shall be 12 months with a potential 12 month extesntion
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545962
    SPS-02297 - Executive Coaching for SPS - The SPS require a contract for the delivery of executive coaching to up to 5 Directors (Policy, Organisational Development, Operations Directorate, Finance Directorates). The Supplier shall have experience of work with clients in a Senior Civil Service position in complex environments including the public sector, hold a coaching qualification and receive regular supervision. Ideally they will be a member of a registered coaching body such as EMCC, AoC or ICF. The Contract term shall be 12 months with a potential 12 month extesntion

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