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Relocation & Career Transition Support Services

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 15:50

Award Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 09:28

Tender Notice
Award

11 Apr 2022 at 15:06

Award Notice
Tender

18 Jan 2022 at 11:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for "Relocation & Career Transition Support Services" through an open procedure. This procurement, classified under CPV code 98392000, focuses on providing comprehensive relocation services for new employees and career transition support for existing staff and their partners. Situated in Edinburgh (UKM75), the procurement process concluded with contract awards to HCR Ltd for Relocation Services valued at £2,400,000 and to Intoo UK Limited for Career Transition Support Services valued at £200,000, both of which were signed on 1st May 2026. The open procedure, which also included a framework agreement, highlights the emphasis on quality over price with a 70/30 criterion for both lots. Originally tendered on 10th February 2026, the process followed a detailed schedule with submission and award periods clearly defined to ensure transparency and fair competition.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in relocation and career coaching services. With an emphasis on quality, it is particularly advantageous for companies that can provide high-end, tailor-made services to meet the diverse needs of university staff from various parts of the globe. SMEs such as HCR Ltd, which have been successful in the past, can benefit from such contracts thanks to their agility and customer-focused approach. Additionally, larger organisations like Intoo UK, with extensive resources and capabilities, are well-suited to offer scalable services, thus benefiting from the substantial contract value and the university's broad recruitment reach. The long-term framework agreements provide stable opportunities for ongoing engagement and potential contract renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Relocation & Career Transition Support Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh seeks to procure comprehensive services that address two interconnected needs: Relocation Support for new employees and Career Transition Support for staff and their partners.

Lot Information

Relocation Services

Relocation Services: Provide end-to-end support for employees relocating to Edinburgh. Services must adhere to the University's Relocation Policy and offer global coverage to accommodate hires from the UK, Europe, and worldwide.

Renewal: 12 month optional extension

Career Transition Support Services

Career Transition Support Services: Deliver tailored coaching and online resources to staff undergoing career changes and career support to partners of relocating employees, offering guidance on the UK job market and job search assistance.

Renewal: 12 months optional extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030c40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042085-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79613000 - Employee relocation services

79634000 - Career guidance services

79998000 - Coaching services

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,018,837 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HCR Ltd

Intoo UK Limited (part of Gi Group Holding)

Further Information

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