Award

Outplacement Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 11:48

Award Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2024 at 14:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Outplacement Services, classified under the Career guidance services industry category (CPV code 79634000). This open procedure, which was above the threshold, has recognised Lee Hecht Harrison Penna as the supplier. The service contract will serve various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030, following an award date of 3rd March 2025. The initial term is set for 3 years, with two possible 12-month extensions, at a total contract value of £1,180,000 GBP.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in career guidance and outplacement services, to align their offerings with the esteemed BBC. With a substantial contract value and an extensive geographical reach, this project can provide a significant platform for growth and visibility. Companies with expertise in tailored career transition services, possessing the capability to handle diverse and possibly international clientele, will find this contract well-suited for their business development goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outplacement Services

Notice Description

To provide Outplacement Services to the BBC. The contract will run for an initial term of 3 years with two additional optional extension periods of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822f675d-16ca-425d-9d66-83eb4788f69a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,180,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,180,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Alex Brown
Contact Email
alex.brown03@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEE HECHT HARRISON PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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