Award

Career Transition Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Tender

02 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is currently conducting a tender for "Career Transition Services," aimed at supporting employees undergoing transition, particularly those facing redundancy or returning from parental leave. This procurement falls under the services category within the education industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender period is active, with a submission deadline set for 6 October 2020 at 17:00. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing suppliers to compete freely for the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in outplacement services, employee support, and related human resources functions. Companies that are adept at providing comprehensive career transition assistance and support for relocating employees would be well-positioned to compete effectively. With contract periods of up to 720 days and options for renewal, successful bidders could anticipate sustained engagement and growth within the thriving education sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Career Transition Services

Notice Description

The University requires assistance with: Outplacement Services Support for partners of employees who are relocating to Edinburgh from outside Scotland Employees returning from a period of parental leave

Lot Information

Outplacement and Partner Support Services

This lot covers Outplacement/Career Transition Support for those facing redundancy and partners of new employees to the Universty, who are looking to relocate their careers to Edinburgh/Central belt Scotland

Renewal: There is an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods

Return from Parental Leave Support Services

UoE requires support services to assist employees returning to work at the University after a period of parental leave, most typically due to maternity/adoption/shared parental leave. The University wants to support these individuals during their transition so that they are able to focus positively on their future career.

Renewal: There is the opportunity to extend this contract for a further 2 x 12 months extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000628953
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404386
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
antonia.hynd@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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