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Individualised Coaching for Into Headship Programme Participants using 360 Feedback Tool

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Education Scotland, located in Livingston, conducted an open procurement process for a project titled "Individualised Coaching for Into Headship Programme Participants using 360 Feedback Tool" under the education industry category. This contract was managed through an open procedure, which was launched on 16 March 2026 and involved electronic submissions. The tender stage, completed in early April 2026, resulted in the award of contracts to several suppliers. The contract, valued at up to £54,000 excluding VAT, commenced on 7 May 2026. The procurement was geographically focused within the UKM region, and key industry classifications include service provisions in education.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in coaching services, particularly those utilising Emotional Intelligence 360 survey tools to deliver tailored feedback. The process attracted a substantial interest, including 31 bids, most of which were from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Successful bidders in this field must have robust systems for supply chain management and be prepared to engage in digital contract management practices. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for SMEs with established practices in educational or professional development support services, aiming to expand their foothold in the public sector market.

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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. Contract value if up to GBP 54,000 excluding VAT.

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=MAY555663
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
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ALEC PEARSON COACHING

ENVISIA LEARNING

LONGSTOCK CONSULTING

OWN YOUR LEADERSHIP

THE LISTENING LABS

THRIVING BEYOND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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