Partnership & Contract Delivery

Karen Blake Coaching Ltd works with training providers, prime contractors, employers, local authorities, public-sector bodies and third-sector organisations seeking specialist training, assessment, employability and workforce development delivery partners.

As an iCQ and WJEC Approved Centre, we can support organisations requiring accredited qualification delivery, external assessment and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA), Essential Skills Wales, Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), trainer development and career or employability support.

Our flexible partnership arrangements can include subcontracted delivery, specialist consultancy, individual or cohort-based qualifications, and additional delivery capacity for existing programmes.

Based in South Wales, we welcome partnership and commissioned delivery opportunities across Wales and the wider UK, including remote and blended provision.

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Why Partner with Karen Blake Coaching?

Karen Blake Coaching brings together experience in accredited training, employability, career development, assessment, quality assurance and learner support. This enables us to contribute to partnership and contract delivery in a practical, flexible and quality-focused way.

  • Approved centre status – recognised provision through iCQ and WJEC.
  • Broad delivery capability – including training, assessment, IQA, IAG, Essential Skills, employability and career development.
  • Flexible partnership models – including subcontracted delivery, specialist provision, cohort delivery and collaborative projects.
  • Experienced learner support – practical experience supporting individuals with different barriers, needs and progression goals.
  • Quality and compliance focus – delivery supported by established policies, awarding-body requirements and quality assurance processes.
  • Cross-sector experience – relevant experience across public, private and third-sector settings.

Trusted, Accredited & Professional

Karen Blake Coaching supports organisations, training providers, charities and public-sector partners with accredited training, employability support, workforce development and specialist delivery.

Our experience includes education and training, employability, assessment, quality assurance, coaching and professional development across a range of settings.

Partnership & Delivery Capabilities

We can contribute to partnership and contract delivery across a range of specialist areas, including:

  • Accredited training delivery
  • Essential Skills delivery
  • Employability and career development support
  • Assessment and Internal Quality Assurance
  • Information, Advice & Guidance
  • Trainer and assessor development
  • Cohort-based and specialist delivery
  • Subcontracted and collaborative programme delivery

When Organisations Might Need Our Support

Organisations may require additional expertise or delivery capacity to meet workforce development, programme delivery or quality assurance requirements.

Karen Blake Coaching can discuss partnership opportunities where organisations need:

  • Additional training capacity: Support with delivering training or accredited qualifications when internal resources are limited.
  • External assessors or quality assurance expertise: Specialist support for assessment activity, learner progress and internal quality assurance arrangements.
  • Staff development for employability teams: Qualifications and professional development in Information, Advice and Guidance, training, assessment and related skills.
  • Specialist delivery within funded programmes: Training, employability, career development or Essential Skills support aligned with agreed programme requirements.
  • Development of internal trainers and assessors: Helping organisations build the skills and qualifications of their own training and assessment workforce.
  • Flexible cohort delivery: Supporting groups of learners or employees through suitable accredited qualifications and professional development programmes.

We welcome enquiries from organisations exploring subcontracting, commissioned training, specialist consultancy or collaborative programme delivery.

Our Policies & Compliance

As part of our commitment to public sector readiness, Karen Blake Coaching Ltd maintains a full suite of training provider compliance policies covering GDPR, safeguarding, awarding body standards, anti-bribery, modern slavery, and supplier due diligence.

View our full Policies & Compliance framework here.

Who We Can Work With

We are open to working with a range of organisations and delivery partners, including:

  • Prime contractors and training providers
  • Public-sector organisations
  • Local authorities and employability programmes
  • Charities and third-sector organisations
  • Employers and workforce development partners
  • Education and training organisations

How We Approach Partnership Opportunities

We recognise that organisations have different delivery requirements, contractual arrangements and operational priorities.

Our initial discussion focuses on understanding:

  • The services or specialist expertise required.
  • The programme objectives and intended outcomes.
  • Delivery location, timescales and anticipated learner or staff numbers.
  • Relevant awarding-body, contractual and compliance requirements.
  • The proposed delivery, subcontracting or consultancy arrangement.

Following this discussion, we can determine whether KBC has the appropriate capacity and expertise to support the opportunity and agree suitable next steps.

Discuss a Partnership or Delivery Opportunity

If you are looking for a delivery partner, subcontractor or specialist training provider, we would be happy to discuss how Karen Blake Coaching could support your programme or project.

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📞 Call Us: 01685 700946

📧 Email: info@karenblakecoaching.com

📍 Visit Us: Crownford House, Swan Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8EU

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Karen Blake Coaching provide subcontracted training delivery?

Yes. We welcome enquiries from training providers, prime contractors and other organisations seeking specialist subcontracted training, assessment or workforce development support. Arrangements are subject to delivery capacity, suitability and applicable contractual or awarding-body requirements.

Do you work with charities, local authorities and employability providers?

Yes. Karen Blake Coaching can support organisations requiring specialist training, Information, Advice and Guidance, employability support, workforce development, assessment and quality assurance services. We welcome discussions about individual projects and ongoing delivery requirements.

Can you provide remote training or assessment services across the UK?

Yes. Many of our training and professional development services can be delivered remotely, enabling us to work with organisations throughout the UK. Delivery arrangements depend on the qualification, assessment requirements and the needs of the organisation.