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Career Transition Service

THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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29 May 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Career Transition Service," run by The Department for Work and Pensions, has reached the award stage. This contract focuses on career guidance services, facilitating a fully remote support service for individuals affected by Voluntary and Compulsory Redundancy schemes. Located in Blackpool, UK, the contract was awarded to Adecco UK, with a total value of £3,426,500. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract starting on 28 May 2026 and concluding on 28 May 2029. The tender was competitively processed with a minimum value of £3,426,500, indicating a healthy competition for service provision in this sector.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in career guidance services, e-learning platforms, or redundancy support. Suitable candidates would include businesses adept at providing digital, remote support, and resources for employee transitions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the project's nature aligns well with flexible service provision, adaptability, and niche market expertise. Companies that can leverage technology and provide comprehensive virtual support will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their clientele and enhance service portfolios in a growing sector emphasising employee career support.

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Notice Title

Career Transition Service

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a fully remote support service for staff leaving under Voluntary Redundancy (VR) and Compulsory Redundancy (CR) schemes. The service must provide access to an online portal offering e-learning resources covering CV development, job application skills, interview preparation, retirement planning, financial awareness, self-employment, employment, and networking.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57e564a5-5c65-422a-84ec-23509f0c7ac2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a0502d-6bd1-4449-a10d-3b19c729e651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,568,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,426,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 28 May 2029 3-4 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADECCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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