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Career Transition Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Dec 2018 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education recently completed a procurement process for "Career Transition Services," aimed at supporting staff at risk of redundancy. This tender, classified under the business services industry, specifically focuses on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, considered a direct procurement below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 5th October 2018, while the contract, valued as demand-led, is effective from 1st December 2018 to 30th November 2019, operating across the United Kingdom and the British Oversea Territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in career transition services, consulting, or workforce development. Businesses prepared to meet the needs of the public sector in supporting staff through transitioning phases will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The potential for engaging with the education sector and related organisations can further enhance a company’s visibility and market presence.

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Notice Title

Career Transition Services

Notice Description

Service to support staff at risk of redundancy. Additional information: No guaranteed value, contract is demand led.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a0b68dd-73bb-41e3-ab78-c6d608b3f38b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbeac2bf-93e3-4a69-a027-2754ee65aed5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.wilson@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD,
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKING TRANSITIONS

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