Award

CS20338 Outplacement/Career Transition Services for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

18 Mar 2021 at 07:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the awarding of a tender titled "CS20338 Outplacement/Career Transition Services for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)." This contract falls under the industry category of career guidance services and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation exercise, with the tender period having ended on 30th October 2020, and the contract set to commence on 15th February 2021, lasting until 31st March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in career transition and outplacement services. Businesses that can provide tailored support and solutions for individuals transitioning between jobs would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. Engaging with UKRI's initiatives can not only enhance the reputation of these firms but also facilitate pathways to similar contracts in the public sector, fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

CS20338 Outplacement/Career Transition Services for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This contract was procured via a competitive quotation exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Outplacement/Career Transition Services at UKRI - Medical Research Council, Harwell.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2ea4ea8-81f4-4033-a577-320f20bbec4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9adac493-e0e8-48f5-9b9c-6b102d2c5b5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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