--- title: "Group Coaching" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cf11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cf11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cf11.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)" published: "2026-07-20" --- # Group Coaching Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cf11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cf11.json) ## Summary The Local Government Association (LGA) is inviting tenders for a "Group Coaching" initiative, aimed at providing a structured coaching intervention for senior leaders in the public sector. This tender, classified under coaching services (CPV: 79998000), is part of the LGA's wider efforts to enhance leadership capabilities in complex politically-led environments. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including a clarification deadline on 27 July 2026, and a submission deadline of 31 July 2026. The expected commencement of the contract is in September 2026, with activities centred around London, UK. Conducted under the open competition method, the RFQ outlines a project scope of £10,000 to £30,000, indicating a below-threshold procurement requirement. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in coaching services, particularly those with experience in senior leadership development and public sector environments. Companies with strong credentials in group coaching and those capable of working within the stipulated budget and timeline will find this project desirable for business growth. Suitable bidders are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of the LGA's operational context and the intricacies of politically led stakeholder environments. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative and flexible coaching approaches, backed by the necessary accreditation and qualifications, are well-positioned to compete effectively for this tender, potentially leading to future opportunities contingent on the success of the pilot phase. ## Notice The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking an experienced coaching provider to design and deliver a pilot group coaching intervention for senior colleagues. The pilot will support experienced senior leaders working in a complex, politically led and stakeholder-focused environment, providing a structured space for reflection, shared learning and practical leadership development. Providers should have strong group coaching expertise, relevant coaching qualifications or accreditation, and demonstrable experience of working with senior leaders in local government, the wider public sector or comparable complex stakeholder environments. Providers should be able to show an understanding of the LGA's role, the context in which senior colleagues operate, and how group coaching can support experienced leaders to reflect on current challenges, strengthen leadership practice and apply learning in their day-to-day work. The procurement title is Group Coaching for Senior Leaders. The procurement route for this RFQ is PS10,000 to PS30,000 inclusive of VAT. The initial committed requirement is for the design and delivery of the pilot only. Any further delivery will be at the LGA's discretion and subject to pilot outcomes, organisational need, demand, budget availability, value for money, internal approvals and applicable procurement and governance requirements. This opportunity does not guarantee any continuation, minimum volume of work, contract extension or expenditure beyond the initial pilot. Key dates are set out in the RFQ documents. The deadline for clarification questions is 27 July 2026. The deadline for quotation responses is 31 July 2026 at 23:59. The expected contract commencement date is September 2026. Interested providers should review the full RFQ documents and submit their quotation through the LGA's e-sourcing procurement service portal, Panacea, by the deadline stated in the RFQ. Quotations should include all documents requested in the RFQ, including the quotation and relevant supporting information, references, confirmation of whether the provider will operate through its own limited company where applicable, Appendix 2: Signed Contractual Undertakings, and Appendix 3: EDI Questionnaire. All clarification questions must be submitted through Panacea's messaging facility. Responses submitted outside Panacea or after the stated deadline may not be accepted. Quotations will be evaluated on quality and price in line with the criteria set out in the RFQ documents. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with the LGA's procurement requirements and the process, timetable, evaluation criteria and contractual terms set out in the RFQ documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Coaching services Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of one year, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of one year each, at the LGA's sole discretion. The maximum contract duration will be three years. The initial committed requirement is for the design and delivery of the pilot only. Any further delivery during the initial contract period, or during any optional extension period, will be at the LGA's discretion and subject to pilot outcomes, organisational need, demand, budget availability, value for money, internal approvals and applicable procurement and governance requirements. The contract does not guarantee any minimum volume of work, continuation, extension or expenditure beyond the initial pilot. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068345-2026 | | 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 | 20 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HZ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79998000 - Coaching services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2026 at 14:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068345-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068345-2026 20th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19417 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19425 ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=92e50d9f-a77a-44e4-9257-481f14b074db - 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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