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28 May 2026 at 09:38

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20 May 2026 at 11:11

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15 May 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Fedcap Employment Limited is currently spearheading a procurement process titled "North Sea Job Service (NSJS) - Supply Chain Partnerships," focusing on recruitment services within the United Kingdom. This procurement is part of an open procedure above threshold, aimed at facilitating the transition of oil and gas workers into sustainable employment within growth sectors. The process is in the tender amendment stage, with key dates extending the tender period's end to 1st June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate in this opportunity to demonstrate their reach within national or sector-specific employer networks, as well as their capability in workforce transition, technical training, regional delivery infrastructure, and scalable mobilisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations or enter new markets. Businesses that can offer expertise in workforce transition, technical training linked to priority sectors, and a strong understanding of local labour markets are well-positioned to benefit. Moreover, companies capable of creating employer-led workforce pathways and with scalable delivery capacities will find this tender advantageous for establishing long-term partnerships and enhancing their service offerings in the sustainable employment sector. The initiative supports employer-led strategies with direct links to job vacancies, promising a fruitful venture for suitable businesses.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

North Sea Job Service (NSJS) - Supply Chain Partnerships

Notice Description

Fedcap is undertaking early market engagement and partnership development activity ahead of the anticipated release of the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) North Sea Job Service Invitation to Tender (ITT). This RFP will help Fedcap identify organisations that may contribute to the design and delivery of a high-quality, employer-led workforce transition service supporting oil and gas workers into sustainable employment within priority growth sectors. Fedcap is particularly interested in engaging organisations that can demonstrate: * National or sector-specific employer reach * Workforce transition and employability support capability * Technical training capacity aligned to priority sectors * Regional delivery infrastructure and local labour market knowledge * Employer-led workforce pathways linked to real vacancies * Scalable mobilisation and delivery capability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c21a146-d9ed-4ea4-80fd-6d8b0cc3a97a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6DY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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