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title: "Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067864"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Training

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067864

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## Summary

The Open University has embarked upon a contracting process for training and specific coaching services in Milton Keynes, classified under public authority as sub-central government. The procurement reached the award stage on 30 March 2026, with Emma Smith Coaching Ltd being appointed the supplier. This tender, titled "Training," falls under the services category and involves specific training and coaching, with the contract spanning from 2 February 2026 to 31 October 2027. The procurement method was below threshold, with the contract valued at £30,000 GBP gross. The physical delivery of these services is expected in the UKJ12 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staff training and coaching services, particularly small and medium enterprises with capabilities in delivering bespoke training solutions. Organisations with expertise in facilitating coaching services, as classified under CPV 79998000 and CPV 80511000, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Partnerships with academic institutions like The Open University can foster growth through consistent engagement in educational service contracts, thereby amplifying business reach and reputation within the sector.

## Notice

Training and specific coaching services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029352-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMMA SMITH COACHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 16:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029352-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029352-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://emmasmithcoaching.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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