Training, Coaching and Development Providers Framework

Published 22 Sep 2026

22 Sep 2026

Closed 20 Oct 2026

Development Bank of Wales

Primary CPV: 80000000 *
Education and training services
Location: 🇬🇧 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Value: £1,000,000
Contract: 1.9 years Duration
01/12/2026 31/10/2028
Contract Types: 80 *Education & training services
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SME suitable: Not stated

Publisher Address

Development Bank of Wales plc, Cardiff, CF10 4BZ, United Kingdom · UKL22

Contact

Leanne Millard

leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales

+442920801715

Award Criteria

Technical evaluation (70%)
Commercial evaluation (30%)
Technical Evaluation (70%)
Commercial Evaluation (30%)
Commercial eevaluation (30%)

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Reference: DBW00228.00

The Development Bank of Wales (DBW) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of training, coaching and development services to support the learning and development needs of its employees. The framework will provide access to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers capable of delivering a broad range of professional development services, including leadership and management development, procurement and commercial skills, finance, risk and compliance, project management, coaching and mentoring, digital and technology skills, personal effectiveness, and other specialist training requirements. Through this procurement, DBW aims to appoint a panel of providers who can deliver high-quality, flexible and value-for-money learning solutions across a range of delivery methods, including classroom-based, virtual and blended learning. The framework will support DBW's strategic objectives by enhancing workforce capability, supporting organisational development and ensuring employees have access to relevant and effective learning opportunities. Further details of the scope, lot structure, evaluation methodology and framework arrangements are set out within the procurement documents. The framework is expected to be divided into lots to reflect different areas of expertise. The Development Bank of Wales does not guarantee any minimum volume or value of work under the framework. Contracts will be awarded in accordance with the call-off procedures set out in the procurement documents. Services may include training programmes, workshops, masterclasses, briefings, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, training needs analysis, learner diagnostics, preparation of learning materials, post-course evaluation and associated reporting. Delivery may be in person, virtual or blended, depending on the requirement, audience and relevant lot. The framework will be divided into lots covering leadership and management development; procurement, commercial and contract management; financial services, risk and regulatory training; digital, technology and AI skills; project and change management; HR, equality, diversity and inclusion; health, safety and wellbeing; Welsh language and communication skills; coaching and mentoring; and soft skills and business development. The framework will not guarantee any minimum level of spend, volume of work or number of call-off contracts. Requirements will be commissioned through the framework call-off arrangements and will be subject to business need, budget availability, approval requirements and supplier performance. The tender code for etenderwales is itt_127450

Full CPV breakdown

80000000 — Education and training services (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type: Central government
Competition: Open competition (any supplier can bid)
Contract type: Services
Lots: 10
Procurement method: Open procedure
Main category: Services
Above threshold: Yes
Legal basis: UKPGA 2023/54
Notice status: Active
Renewal: Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
Options: Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. Services may include the adaptation of existing courses, the development of bespoke training programmes, one-to-one or group coaching, action learning sets, workshops, masterclasses and other leadership and management development interventions. Training may be delivered face-to-face, virtually or through a blended approach, depending on business needs and participant preferences. The scope, format and level of customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes.
Framework agreement: Yes
Framework details: The framework will operate as a closed multi-supplier framework agreement. Suppliers will be appointed to the lot or lots for which they submit a successful tender and will only be eligible to receive call-off opportunities under those appointed lots. When DBW identifies a requirement, it will determine the appropriate lot and issue the requirement to the appointed supplier or suppliers under that lot in accordance with the call-off rules set out in the procurement documents. Call-offs may cover single training sessions, workshops, coaching assignments, short programmes, multi-session development pathways, refresher training, bespoke learning interventions or associated support services. The primary call-off route will be further competition between suppliers appointed to the relevant lot, particularly where more than one supplier is capable of meeting the requirement and DBW needs to compare approach, trainer or coach suitability, availability, delivery method, timescales and price. Suppliers invited to a further competition will be asked to submit a proportionate proposal responding to the specific requirement. Direct award may be used only where permitted by the framework terms and where objective criteria apply. This may include, for example, continuation of existing training, follow-on activity from bespoke design work, refresher or consolidation sessions, continuation of coaching or mentoring support, or circumstances where a particular appointed supplier is uniquely placed to deliver the requirement because of prior involvement, continuity, specific expertise, availability or value for money considerations. All call-off contracts will be subject to business need, budget availability, approval requirements, supplier performance and the terms of the framework. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any minimum level of spend, volume of work or number of call-off contracts.
Submission method: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
Enquiries close: 8 Oct 2026
Award decision expected: 23 Nov 2026
Number of lots: 10
Language: EN
Published: 22 Sep 2026 13:17
Deadline: 20 Oct 2026 12:00
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07777b
Notice ID: DBW00228.00

Lots (10)

Lot 1: Leadership and Management Development £1

Provision of leadership and management development services, including training, workshops, programmes, coaching support, facilitated sessions and practical tools to develop current and aspiring managers, senior leaders and team leaders. Services may cover people management, performance management, strategic leadership...

1 Dec 2026 to 31 Oct 2028 · Active

Lot 2: Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management £1

Provision of procurement, commercial and contract management training and development services. Services may include training on procurement legislation, procurement planning, tendering, evaluation, supplier management, contract management, commercial risk, negotiation, governance, transparency, social value and practi...