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Career Transition Service - Awarded

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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29 Jul 2019 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract for the "Career Transition Service" aimed at providing tailored support to staff facing redundancy. This service encompasses various offerings, including CV design, job application assistance, and one-on-one career coaching. The contract, valued at £705,600, falls within the education and training services sector and is set to be delivered across England, Scotland, and Wales. The contract period commenced on 2nd April 2019 and will conclude on 1st April 2022. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in career transition services, coaching, and workforce development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, given the focus on tailored, personalised support. Companies with experience in delivering educational workshops, counselling, and professional development services may find this procurement aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to tap into a vital market for workforce management and employee support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Career Transition Service - Awarded

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has procured a contract to deliver a tailored career transition service for DWP staff facing redundancy using a range of services including workshop events and one to one counselling which will include but not limited to: 2 / 3 - Designing and producing CV's - Applying for jobs - Interview skills and support - Planning for retirement - Financial awareness - Starting up a self-employed business - Networking for success - Understanding head-hunting - Advice support (discussion - on-line/telephone) - One-to-One career counselling / coaching sessions and advice lines The workshop events will be delivered across England, Scotland and Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc40ce33-3957-42ec-97d9-f077ed3625d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbdcd27-eb60-4637-8d89-8cac41cbe55c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£705,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£705,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 1 Apr 2022 3-4 years
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
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

WORKING TRANSITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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