Scope
Reference
DN803591
Description
This contract aims to strengthen system leadership and build sustainable capacity across Pennine Lancashire by delivering certified CliftonStrengths coaching, collaborative leadership facilitation, and a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) programme. The work supports the Leadership Workstream within Sport England's Place Partner programme, running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.
Total value (estimated)
- £210,000 excluding VAT
- £252,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per the ITT documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the ITT documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Response to Quality questions |
Quality | 55.00% |
| Price | Total cost of contract |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value delivery |
Quality | 15.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The Council has previously tendered for these services.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Documents available through the Chest system Proactis - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Contained with the tender documents available through https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Contracting authority
Blackburn with Darwen
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGR-1856-CVXM
Town Hall
Blackburn
BB1 7DY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government