Award

Provision of Outplacement Services for DBT LATAC

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 19:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 18:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Outplacement Services for DBT LATAC" under the services category. Located in London, UK, this procurement process follows an open method classified as below threshold open competition. The contract has been signed with Careerminds Group Inc. to provide outplacement services for staff affected by headcount reductions in Latin America and the Caribbean. The contract, currently in the Award stage, is active from 12th January 2026 to 11th April 2026, with a possible extension until 11th May 2026. It holds a value of USD 66,500 (gross amount USD 79,800) and was signed on 18th December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in business services such as consulting, marketing, and recruitment to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies with expertise in managing staffing transitions and supporting organisational change would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Additionally, business entities familiar with executing services across international regions, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, would be well-suited to leverage their existing infrastructure and experience to fulfil this contract successfully. Such engagements could lead to increased visibility and credibility within government procurement and can open doors to further partnerships and contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Outplacement Services for DBT LATAC

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade in Latin America & the Caribbean is seeking to provide outplacement services for the staff that will be affected by the headcount reduction taking place by the end of this financial year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085606-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

CAREERMINDS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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