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Provision of a Career Transition Service to DWP Employees

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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20 Dec 2024 at 14:46

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20 Dec 2024 at 14:46

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03 Sep 2024 at 13:53

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15 May 2023 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in Leeds, England, has completed a tender process for the provision of a Career Transition Service to its employees. The contract, awarded to Hays Specialist Services Limited, falls under the industry category of Staff Training Services (CPV code: 80511000). This selective procurement was a call-off from the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework 3S_18 Strategic HR Services Lot 6. The contract period runs from 5 May 2023 to 4 May 2026, with an option to extend for one additional year, and has a total value of £600,000. The service will be delivered across various geographic locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in staff training and career transition services. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given their specified suitability for this contract. The procurement method favours businesses with experience in providing strategic HR services through framework agreements, making it ideal for companies with a robust portfolio in similar initiatives. Winning such a contract can significantly bolster a company's reputation and capability in delivering comprehensive career transition services, potentially leading to further opportunities in governmental and large-scale corporate contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Career Transition Service to DWP Employees

Notice Description

Provision of a Career Transition Service to DWP employees. The current contract was procured via Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), under Framework 3S_18 Strategic HR Services Lot 6. Contract awarded from 05/05/2023 - 04/05/2026, with the option to extend for one additional year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc28b03a-a8f6-44eb-af6f-c2f2374cc73b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c707a3cf-97c3-4a94-b5e5-1546f31aaa5a
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 May 2023 - 4 May 2026 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emphrservices.emphrservices@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST SERVICES

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