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Outplacements Support for VS Leavers

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2025 at 12:40

Award

30 Jun 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, has completed a tender process titled "Outplacements Support for VS Leavers." This opportunity, falling under the services industry category, involved providing an outplacement programme specifically designed for voluntary leavers. The procurement process was executed directly, as a below-threshold contract without a competitive bidding stage, and has reached the award stage with the status marked as complete. With the contract awarded on 30th June 2025, the service provision is set between 10th July and 31st August 2025, located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the human resources management consultancy services sector, as exemplified by the successful bidder, UK Apollo Group. Firms specialising in such consultancy services stand a chance to leverage their expertise in delivering support to organisations undergoing workplace changes. By capitalising on such public contracts, businesses can expand their client base within educational institutions and strengthen their portfolio in delivering strategic HR solutions. The straightforward procurement method used in this case can often result in faster award processes and less resource-intensive competition, providing a relatively easy entry point for qualified and agile businesses.

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Notice Title

Outplacements Support for VS Leavers

Notice Description

Providing an outplacement programme for VS Leavers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036099-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
riscontracts@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK APOLLO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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