Tender

Framework for the provision of Executive Coaching and Mentoring

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of executive coaching and mentoring services. This tender falls under the industry category of Social protection and targets services primarily within the UKM region, specifically Dundee. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 25 March 2026, and the award period commencing on 26 March 2026. This open procedure aims to establish a multi-supplier framework valued at £60,000, offering a significant business opportunity within the executive services sector.

This tender presents growth potential for businesses specialising in coaching and mentoring, as it seeks to appoint suppliers for a framework agreement subject to possible extensions. Suitable businesses will be those with expertise in executive coaching and mentoring, capable of catering to the strategic needs of the Care Inspectorate’s senior management teams. The procurement method via electronic submission encourages participation from businesses accustomed to digital procurement processes, facilitating ease of access and submission. Businesses capable of delivering services in the English language and fulfilling detailed selection criteria stand a good chance of benefiting from this opportunity, which caters to long-term business engagements and strategic development consultancy within public sector management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Executive Coaching and Mentoring

Notice Description

The Care Inspectorate is seeting to appoint 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Care Inspectorate is seeking to appoint 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.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

Notice Details

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=FEB549693
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
February 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1382207100

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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