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Employment Specialist Support Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Bank of England, located at Threadneedle Street, London, UK, recently completed an award for the contract titled "Employment Specialist Support Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement followed a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold, and reached the award stage on 16th December 2025. The contract commenced on 12th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 20th March 2026, with an estimated contract value of £30,500 (gross amount of £36,600). This was set in legal context by the UK Parliament Act 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in employment-related consultancy services, particularly those capable of offering expert technical analysis. The contract was awarded to Korn Ferry (UK) Limited, a large-scale organisation, indicating that similar businesses or other large consultancies may find substantial growth opportunities in such government contracts. The contract's structure favours established companies that can deliver within a short timeframe and understand the specific consultancy needs of central government institutions. Moreover, businesses within the UKI region focusing on public sector services could leverage such tenders to expand their portfolios in government contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Specialist Support Services

Notice Description

The provision of employment-related specialist support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008743-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 20 Mar 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
askprocurement@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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