Award

Outplacement Support

SOUTHERN HOUSING

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 13:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Southern Housing focused on securing outplacement support services, categorised under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The main delivery locations for this tender are in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, with Lee Hecht Harrison Penna Limited being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £42,000, runs from 4th December 2024 to 3rd December 2027. This procurement was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically as a single tender action below the threshold. Southern Housing acts as the buying organisation, with key stages including the tender period ending on 1st November 2024 and the award announced on 14th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in providing outplacement support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly accessible, given the suitability criteria outlined by Southern Housing. The long-term contract spanning three years allows for sustained business growth and potential expansion within the London and South East regions. Such a procurement model can also benefit companies experienced in direct and below-threshold procurement processes, fostering stable client relationships and financial predictability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outplacement Support

Notice Description

outplacement support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcf316ce-fb37-419a-b181-b59774e1c6e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f29ec33-2a0f-4bce-83ab-71500a875647
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2024 - 3 Dec 2027 2-3 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
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CR0 9XP
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEE HECHT HARRISON PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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