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Career Transition Services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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11 Nov 2024 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for the provision of career transition services to Working Transitions Ltd. This contract falls under the industry category of Human Resources Management Consultancy Services. The procurement process is in the award stage, following a competitive quotation method below the threshold. The contract period starts on 17 September 2024 and will run until 16 September 2027, with an initial term of two years and an optional extension of up to 12 months. The total contract value is £25,000, and the services will be delivered within the United Kingdom. Relevant dates include the award date on 2 September 2024 and the publication date of 11 November 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in career transition and human resources consultancy services, particularly those classified as SMEs. Given the competitive quotation method and the total contract value, smaller firms or those new to public procurement may find this an accessible opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities to a prominent organisation like the NAO. This contract could help such businesses build a stronger presence in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Career Transition Services

Notice Description

The NAO has awarded a contract for the provision of career transition services to the supplier for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend by up to 12 months (2+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4df3c28f-64fe-44c4-8a41-c48938175a41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0413278-8690-43c8-b388-e0730387523e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South 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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKING TRANSITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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