--- title: "Coaching Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064e51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064e51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064e51.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-11" --- # Coaching Training Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064e51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064e51.json) ## Summary South Oxfordshire District Council is seeking to procure coaching training services, aimed at developing workplace coaches within the council, under the tender process titled "Coaching Training". Located in Abingdon, the council is classified as a sub-central government public authority. This tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 4th March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 25th February 2026. The contracted services are intended to be delivered within the UK region designated as UKJ14. The procurement method is open, targeted below the financial threshold, and requires electronic submissions via the Proactis e-procurement system. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 1st August 2027. The procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in coaching and training services, leveraging the need for innovation in course implementation and delivery. Businesses that provide recognised coaching qualifications with a strategic approach toward training beginner, intermediate, and advanced level staff would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the eligibility criteria supportive of their participation. The emphasis on quality and price, each weighted at 50%, positions businesses with competitive pricing and high-quality services as likely frontrunners. This tender allows for growth within the coaching industry, particularly for firms able to identify and cater to diverse learning needs and provide high-quality coaching services. ## Notice The successful service provider will be required to provide the Council with coaching services that include, but are not limited to, the following requirements: Potential suppliers should provide a programme of coaching qualifications, with the intention of training staff to become practicing and certified workplace coaches within the council. These qualifications should be tiered to represent beginner, intermediate, and advanced candidates. Identified staff are expected to be trained in two groups, across two years. The first group is expected to start training early 2026 and the second will begin training in January 2027. The councils reserve the right to adjust the number of candidates within the second group or to cancel this group, should the need arise. Each group is expected to need the beginner, intermediate, and advanced coaching offers and may not include the same number of staff for each level of the course. Identified staff will be expected to attend one course each only and the councils have undertaken an initial evaluation process to assess suitability. The courses are not expected to specifically cover mentoring; the focus is coaching. Suppliers are expected to assess and support staff throughout their training, including identifying potential issues and learning needs support, and resolving these. In the event that the programme requires coachees for the purpose of the programme, the councils will identify and source coachees. Where course specifications are listed with a recognised qualification, bidders should demonstrate that their qualification is of a similar quality and level. Potential innovative aspects of course implementation and delivery will be welcomed where there is a genuine benefit to students. The successful supplier will not be required to arrange membership of any professional organisations / institutes for the coaches as part of this service. Full details can be found within the suite of tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012586-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | ABINGDON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX14 3JE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79998000 - Coaching services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2026 at 16:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012586-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012586-2026 11th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://sebp.due-north.com - 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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