Tender

Individualised Coaching for Into Headship Programme Participants using 360 Feedback Tool

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Education Scotland is inviting tenders for providing individualised coaching for participants of the "Into Headship Programme". This contract falls within the education sector, specifically aiming at enhancing leadership capabilities. The contracting process is at the tender stage with the submission deadline set for 8th April 2026, and the award phase commencing immediately thereafter on the same date. The open procedure adopted for this service-oriented contract facilitates electronic submissions and takes place in Livingston, UKM. The contract period spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027, with possibilities for renewal up to two additional years.

Businesses specialising in educational consulting and coaching stand to gain substantially from this tender opportunity. The requirement centres around using Emotional Intelligence 360 feedback tools to provide personalised coaching, making this a promising opportunity for firms proficient in educational methodologies and psychological assessments. Given the open procurement method, firms with robust electronic submission systems and strong supply chain management qualifications will find this tender an excellent opportunity for business expansion and growth within the educational sector. The focus on meticulous supply chain practices highlights the procurement's emphasis on reliability and effectiveness, appealing to businesses prepared to adhere to these standards.

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Notice Title

Individualised Coaching for Into Headship Programme Participants using 360 Feedback Tool

Notice Description

Provide one to one feedback which is based on the completed Emotional Intelligence 360 survey report via an online platform suitable for both - coach and participant, to a number of individual participants for a maximum of 1.5 hours per participant, with 0.5 hours of preparation by the coach in advance of the feedback session

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide one to one feedback which is based on the completed Emotional Intelligence 360 survey report via an online platform suitable for both - coach and participant, to a number of individual participants for a maximum of 1.5 hours per participant, with 0.5 hours of preparation by the coach in advance of the feedback session

Renewal: Up to 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826679
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551787
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551787
    Individualised Coaching for Into Headship Programme Participants using 360 Feedback Tool - Provide one to one feedback which is based on the completed Emotional Intelligence 360 survey report via an online platform suitable for both - coach and participant, to a number of individual participants for a maximum of 1.5 hours per participant, with 0.5 hours of preparation by the coach in advance of the feedback session

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