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Outplacement Services

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for outplacement services has recently been completed by The Pensions Regulator, based in Brighton, England. This tender falls under the career guidance services category and targeted the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from the ESPO framework agreement. The tender period ended on 26th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 23rd February 2026 and set to conclude on 22nd February 2028. Key dates include the award date, which was made active on 9th February 2026. The award value totals £50,000, and the buyer and supplier are both identified in the document.

This procurement represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in career guidance services, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements of The Pensions Regulator. The contract's selective nature, drawing from a pre-established framework agreement, suggests that businesses already registered under the ESPO framework or providing robust outplacement services could benefit substantially. Given its suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this tender is a prime opportunity for SMEs to expand their operations within the United Kingdom, particularly in the South East region. The supplier, Lee Hecht Harrison Penna Limited, is a large scale enterprise, indicating the level of competition and expertise required to vie for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Outplacement Services

Notice Description

Competition for outplacement services to be run via ESPO framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95cc8b92-2d66-4fdb-ba38-a54d89433474
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6081505f-7448-4084-a102-f3df7edf17b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2028 1-2 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 PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEE HECHT HARRISON PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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