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title: "C0055 Outplacement and Career Transition Support"
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# C0055 Outplacement and Career Transition Support

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11d9903c-94c2-4ef1-a771-718be31d4e25

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## Summary

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed the procurement process for the "C0055 Outplacement and Career Transition Support" tender, classified under the industry category of Career Guidance Services (CPV code: 79634000). This contract, valued at up to £45,000, involves assisting individuals with transitioning from their current positions to new careers or alternative roles. The procurement was conducted via a direct award under the ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework (reference 3S-22). Key dates include the award date of 14 June 2024, with the contract period running from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026. The contract covers a wide geographical area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in career transition and outplacement services, particularly those experienced in large-scale HR service provision. SMEs would find this contract especially beneficial, given the focus on suitability for such entities. The awarded supplier, HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited, exemplifies the kind of large-scale enterprise likely to compete successfully, given their extensive resources and expertise. Companies looking to expand their footprint in providing career guidance and transition support, especially those within similar scalable operational frameworks, would find engaging in such tenders a strategic avenue for growth.

## Notice

The Outplacement and Career Transition Services will assist with the transition from an individual's exiting the Fund to an alternative position or career - 'Career Transition'. The contract was procured via ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework (reference 3S-22). Contract term is 2 + 1 + 1. Total Contract Value: up to and not exceeding 45,000 GBP The initial term cost is: 30,000 GBP Extension 1: 10,000 GBP Extension 2: 5,000 GBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc439d4-9ed4-470a-b271-79c3b189f231 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc439d4-9ed4-470a-b271-79c3b189f231

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc439d4-9ed4-470a-b271-79c3b189f231
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

## Provenance

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