Career Transition Service

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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.

Notice Details

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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/fed588d1-9f33-4f44-ab83-c60eac297383
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: 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: £4,568,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £3,426,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 27 May 20262 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: THE 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: 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

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed588d1-9f33-4f44-ab83-c60eac297383
15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a0502d-6bd1-4449-a10d-3b19c729e651
29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6857d6f1-b727-40bd-a36f-5418fe2445e2
CTS Contract Final v1.1 Signed_Redacted

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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