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PRJ_31059 - Outplacement Support - Direct Award

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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06 Jul 2026 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Westminster City Council involves the award of a contract for outplacement support services, reflected in project titled "PRJ_31059 - Outplacement Support - Direct Award." This procurement, classified under the human resources management consultancy services industry, with CPV code 79414000, has been awarded through a selective method. It follows a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract already in the completion stage. The procurement covers a range of locations including the United Kingdom and beyond, with key contract timelines from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The tender, valued at £70,000, was awarded to Career Transitions Ltd, announced on 30th June 2026 and published on 6th July 2026.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for providers in the human resources consultancy space, particularly those with experience in outplacement services, to engage with public sector clients like Westminster City Council. The contract's procurement method and scope cater well to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aspiring to contribute innovative solutions in human resource management. Given Westminster City Council's position and need for comprehensive outplacement strategies, businesses capable of delivering tailored employee transition services will find a robust platform for growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRJ_31059 - Outplacement Support - Direct Award

Notice Description

Awarded contract to deliver Outplacement Support for WCC employees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bfe762-0e93-4861-9356-b1a22ab1dc03
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
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
SW1E 6QP
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

CAREER TRANSITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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