Tender

CPG/13063/2025 - Provision of Outplacement Services for DBT LATAC

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 18:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, is inviting tenders for the provision of outplacement services for the Department for Business and Trade in Latin America & the Caribbean. This procurement, under the title "CPG/13063/2025 - Provision of Outplacement Services for DBT LATAC", falls under the business services category covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open competition procurement method which is below the threshold. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 5th November 2025, with no electronic submissions permitted. The planned contract period runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in outplacement and consulting services, particularly those with experience in international contexts such as Latin America and the Caribbean. With a total contract value of £50,000, firms that can deliver robust technical and commercial solutions stand to benefit significantly. Organisations with expertise in managing human resource transitions and those that can provide comprehensive consulting services will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities, and it could facilitate expansion into new geographical markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPG/13063/2025 - 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/069174-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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