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Outplacement Support, University of Bedfordshire - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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29 May 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the University of Bedfordshire as the buying organisation, focusing on the procurement of outplacement support services. The tender falls under the industry category of training programme services, with specific classification codes indicating training seminars as well. The procurement follows an open procedure, concluding the tender stage with the award phase, where Working Transitions Ltd. was selected as the supplier. The contract period is set from 1st June 2025 to 31st December 2025, with services to be delivered primarily in the United Kingdom and extending to multiple global locations. The total contract value is £36,000.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the training services sector, particularly those experienced in delivering outplacement support. Although this opportunity has been awarded to Working Transitions Ltd., similar future tenders can provide growth opportunities for businesses with strong capabilities in developing and implementing training programs. Companies that specialise in such services and possess the capability to service international locations may find further prospects with educational institutions like the University of Bedfordshire.

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Notice Title

Outplacement Support, University of Bedfordshire - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of Outplacement Support, University of Bedfordshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4dfa955-eaf9-4fd4-a63a-c1ddbb927105
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f807c66d-b7f3-4c59-8d0a-8c3fb600f95b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Raymond Coffie
Contact Email
raymond.coffie@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07985632350

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTO
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKING TRANSITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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