--- title: "Get Britain Working Coaching Academy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055945" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055945" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055945.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055945.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS" published: "2026-04-01" --- # Get Britain Working Coaching Academy Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055945 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055945) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055945.json) ## Summary The "Get Britain Working Coaching Academy" project, led by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), was contracted through a direct award to the Institute of Employability Professionals. This initiative, aimed at improving employability support and transforming the DWP's services, included a service contract that ran from 2nd September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a potential 18-month extension valued at up to £1.2 million (excluding VAT). Based in London, this project was a part of central government public authority efforts to address employment challenges across the UK. The contract was substantial, with an initial gross value of £1,968,000. Despite a complete legal and procurement setup under UKPGA 2023/54, the contract was terminated upon completion as of 1st April 2026, according to a notice published on the same day. The procurement process was necessitated by the absence of suitable competitive bids for this highly specialised programme, which was identified under the legal classification of "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment." This contract presented an opportunity for businesses specialising in employment consulting or design consultancy services to engage directly with the government in reshaping national employability frameworks. With the focus on enhancing public services and bridging employment gaps, companies with expertise in coaching, training, or providing employability support stand to benefit from similar future tenders. This tender was particularly suitable for organisations with a substantial and practical understanding of employment support, as it called for direct collaboration with DWP to craft policies and implementation plans that align with national goals. Engaging in such government contracts can bolster a company's reputation by contributing to significant national advancements in employment services, offering potential future collaboration opportunities in public sector initiatives. ## Notice In support of the ambitions set out in the Get Britain Working White Paper, DWP is seeking to design and implement a Get Britain Working Coaching Academy. This initiative is central to transforming DWP into a true "Department for Work" by delivering a modern, national jobs and careers service. ### Procurement Information DWP have conducted an expression of interest exercise and have received no suitable requests to participate and a contract award using a competitive tender process will not be possible as this is a highly specialised ask. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030217-2026 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,640,000 | | Contracts value | £1,640,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS; Missing | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF EMPLOYABILITY PROFESSIONALS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 10:03 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030217-2026 - 22 Sep 2025 at 13:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058557-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 15:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050642-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 15:09 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050630-2025 - 4 Jul 2025 at 13:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037483-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030217-2026 1st April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058557-2025 22nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050642-2025 21st August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050630-2025 21st August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037483-2025 4th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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