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Career Transition Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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15 Jul 2026 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located at Caxton House, Tothill Street, London, is overseeing a completed procurement process for the delivery of Career Transition Support services categorised under Staff training services. The procurement, which falls within the industry category of services, was managed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender was concluded with the award issued on 3rd July 2026, following the tender period that ended on 1st July 2026. The contract period spans from 10th July 2026 to 9th July 2027, covering multiple delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other international regions.

This opportunity for providing Career Transition Support highlights potential areas for business growth within staff training services, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability section. Manchester Square Partners LLP, a small-to-medium enterprise, was awarded the contract valued at £30,000 GBP. Businesses with strong capabilities in delivering tailored training services to governmental agencies and those with existing frameworks for international delivery would be well-positioned to engage in similar procurement opportunities with the DWP and other public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Career Transition Support

Notice Description

Delivery of Career Transition Support to DWP staff

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c42eb4f-21bd-42c2-9a20-03d616c87708
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER SQUARE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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