Framework Agreement for The Provision of External Coaching Services
Estimated Value
Up to £372,052
Deadline
24 June 2026
Published
25 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
David MacBrayne Limited (DML) is the parent company of CalMac Ferries Ltd, which in turn is supported by a human resource subsidiary, David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR). DMHR are seeking to appoint an experienced supplier to deliver expert Leadership Development Coaching for target groups of staff to ensure their development as leaders and managers is continually supported.
Key points
- Executive coaching services and support for our Executive Directors.
- Leadership and management coaching services on a one-to-one basis for leaders and managers identified as top talent in line with our values and behaviours.
- Ad hoc coaching services for specific challenges identified through talent, succession and excelling performance discussions.
- Tailored coaching services on a group/team basis, including structured learning themed coaching for teams.
- A range of diagnostic and psychometric tools (Hogan, Eqi, 360), including administration of reports and feedback sessions.
- Provision of coaching tools and techniques to optimise development.
- Insight and sharing of current tools, techniques and thinking to ensure new development and trends are adopted as part of our coaching culture and application of best practice coaching.
- Coaching services provided virtually and in person at agreed locations across our organisation (typically the West Coast of Scotland).
- Coach/coachee agreements, Contract performance and financial reporting against the Framework Agreement.
- Provision of administrative service in the deployment of the Contract e.g. matching process, setting up of coaching sessions, reporting and evaluation etc. The service provider must have:
- The ability to provide flexible and tailored services to maximise benefit to the organisation.
- Access to a wide range of resources (multiple coaches and coaching tools) that can be relied upon to provide a comprehensive service offering.
- A clear process in place by which coaches are matched to individuals.
- A clear method of coaching process including chemistry meetings and establishing a coaching Contract that is agreed between the coach, individual being coached and the line manager.
- A high calibre, professional account management service.
- Effective systems and processes that provide effective service performance and financial monitoring and reporting.
- A clear approach to creation, storage and disposal of appropriate and accurate records including electronic files that complies with DMHR data protection requirements in line with our GDPR Policy.
- Adherence to the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy within David MacBrayne Group at all times.
- Can provide a full range of services and rely on associate members for specific service options if/where required.
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Published
25 May 2026
Submission deadline
24 June 2026
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