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House of Lords Returners Development Programme

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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29 May 2025 at 13:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords has completed the procurement process for the "House of Lords Returners Development Programme", which falls under the services industry category. The procurement involved creating a pilot programme aimed at providing return-to-work support for individuals who have been out of employment due to caregiving responsibilities. This programme will be delivered by Career Returners, based in London, the supplier chosen through a limited procurement method. The contract, signed on 12th May 2025, runs from 19th May 2025 to 20th October 2025, with a total contract value of £41,472 GBP. The services include career guidance and coaching, emphasising support without altering existing job roles.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in career coaching and guidance services, particularly those with experience in creating structured support for mid-career returners. SMEs with a focus on workforce reintegration programmes would stand out in such procurement processes. This particular contract offers a platform for visibility and growth, especially for firms looking to expand their client base within the central government sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

House of Lords Returners Development Programme

Notice Description

The Authority sought to procure a service provider to develop and deliver a pilot Returners Development Programme. For the pilot, this programme would be in the form of a return-to-work support programme to provide eight individuals (who have been working at mid-career level and above who have been out of work for over 1 year due to caring responsibilities) structured support, guidance and training without creating new roles or changing existing roles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028501-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Contact Name
Parliamentary Commercial Directorate
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
02072191600

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREER RETURNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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