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Management Means

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has awarded a contract titled "Management Means" focused on the environmental protection industry within the UK, specifically North Lanarkshire. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure, with SEPA seeking external providers to deliver the next phase of its leadership and management coaching programme. The awarded contract, with a budget of £100,000, aims to enhance leadership capabilities within SEPA, ensuring a continuous pipeline of capable leaders who align with the agency's strategic priorities. The procurement process progressed from the tender stage, which commenced on 15 January 2026, to the contract award on 15 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in management coaching and training services within the environmental protection sector. The successful bidder, The Power Within Training & Development Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, could provide insights into how such enterprises can leverage their expertise to support governmental initiatives in developing skilled leaders. With an emphasis on values-led leadership and team performance, organisations offering services in leadership development, coaching, and team resilience would find this procurement an excellent match for their specialties. The programme's focus on emerging managers suggests opportunities for providers skilled in delivering tailored coaching services that foster growth and strategic alignment.

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Notice Title

Management Means

Notice Description

SEPA seeks an external provider to deliver the next phase of its leadership and management coaching programme. Building on a successful senior-leadership coaching initiative, this contract will extend tailored coaching to emerging managers, supporting consistent, values-led leadership across the organisation. The programme will strengthen leadership capability, confidence, resilience, and team performance, helping develop a continuous pipeline of capable leaders aligned with SEPA's strategic priorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEPA seeks an external provider to deliver the next phase of its leadership and management coaching programme. Building on a successful senior-leadership coaching initiative, this contract will extend tailored coaching to emerging managers, supporting consistent, values-led leadership across the organisation. The programme will strengthen leadership capability, confidence, resilience, and team performance, helping develop a continuous pipeline of capable leaders aligned with SEPA's strategic priorities.

Renewal: Contract will be subject to renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820695
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553953
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2028-29

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE POWER WITHIN TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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