Framework for the provision of Executive Coaching and Mentoring

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate), based in Dundee, has finalised a framework agreement for the provision of executive coaching and mentoring services. This initiative, announced on 28th May 2026, involves a comprehensive contract effective from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. The open procedure procurement, classified under social protection services, has concluded its award stage. The framework is designed to cater to the Executive Team, Strategic Management Group, and service managers, providing services across the UKM region. The overall contract value is estimated at £60,000, with provisions for electronic submissions administered through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This framework presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in professional coaching and mentoring services. SMEs such as Know You More Ltd, STEP, and The Power Within Training & Development Ltd, among others, have already secured positions as suppliers under this agreement. The framework caters to a maximum of five participants, creating ripe competition and ensuring a diverse range of expertise. This opportunity is ideally suited for small to medium enterprises seeking to expand their client base within the public sector by providing bespoke coaching and mentoring solutions to key organisational tiers within the Care Inspectorate.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Executive Coaching and Mentoring

Notice Description

The Care Inspectorate has appointed a multi-supplier framework for the provision of coaching and mentoring services to our Executive Team, Strategic Management Group, Heads of Service and Service Managers. Commencing 8 June 2026 till 7 June 2028 with an option to extend for 2 x 12 months to 7 June 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Care Inspectorate has appointed a multi-supplier framework for the provision of coaching and mentoring services to our Executive Team, Strategic Management Group, Heads of Service and Service Managers. Commencing 8 June 2026 till 7 June 2028 with an option to extend for 2 x 12 months to 7 June 2030.. The estimated award value is across all framework suppliers for the full life of the framework. The actual value of spend will be dependent upon requirement and cannot be determined.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823734
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556790
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
February 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ASK EUROPE

KNOW YOU MORE

STEP

THE POWER WITHIN TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

THE TAYLOR CLARKE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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