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HR Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has successfully completed a procurement process for HR Support Services, with the award being granted to Lee Hecht Harrison Penna Limited. The process falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on coaching services as classified under CPV code 79998000, and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award and contract phase, with the contract being active from 5 February 2026 until 31 October 2026. The tender was conducted below the threshold and involved unknown procurement method details, signaling flexibility in the procurement process. The contract, valued at £204,000 gross (£170,000 excluding taxes and fees), was formally signed on 5 February 2026.

This procurement contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in HR and coaching services, fostering potential growth in these sectors. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those with expertise in HR support and coaching, are well-suited to benefit from this contract. It provides an opportunity to collaborate with a major central government authority, allowing businesses to expand their client base and engage in a high-profile partnership with the Bank of England. The engagement not only highlights the importance of robust HR services but also establishes a precedent for future tenders within similar categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Support

Notice Description

HR Support Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066545
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020860-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LEE HECHT HARRISON PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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