Award

Outplacement and Career Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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15 Dec 2025 at 13:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for outplacement and career services aimed at supporting employees at risk of redundancy. The procurement, classified under career guidance services, has been conducted via the ESPO framework, utilising the selective call-off process from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 20th November 2025 and is set to run until 19th November 2030, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The award, granted to HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, totals a value of £45,518 and falls within the services category, with a specific focus on the region of England.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in career guidance and HR services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality support to individuals undergoing career transitions. Companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged, given the suitability criteria outlined by the CQC. The awarded contract, executed under strategic HR services, underscores a promising avenue for business development in the advisory services sector, facilitating substantial growth and allowing companies to expand their reach within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outplacement and Career Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires Outplacement and Career Services, which will deliver a high-quality service to employees who are at risk of redundancy. This procurement was undertaken through the ESPO framework Call off terms relating to 3S-22 Strategic HR Services - Lot 6 - Outplacement & Career Transition Services, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 48 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 041

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4dd1231-0684-4585-a511-0b03be955e02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d754c979-71f7-4432-9eeb-48f355d12a46
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
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
£45,518 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,518 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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