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title: "Outplacement Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e7fdece-e8ac-4552-819c-452a61f97dcf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2025-03-17"
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# Outplacement Services

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e7fdece-e8ac-4552-819c-452a61f97dcf

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Outplacement Services, classified under the Career guidance services industry category (CPV code 79634000). This open procedure, which was above the threshold, has recognised Lee Hecht Harrison Penna as the supplier. The service contract will serve various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030, following an award date of 3rd March 2025. The initial term is set for 3 years, with two possible 12-month extensions, at a total contract value of £1,180,000 GBP.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in career guidance and outplacement services, to align their offerings with the esteemed BBC. With a substantial contract value and an extensive geographical reach, this project can provide a significant platform for growth and visibility. Companies with expertise in tailored career transition services, possessing the capability to handle diverse and possibly international clientele, will find this contract well-suited for their business development goals.

## Notice

To provide Outplacement Services to the BBC. The contract will run for an initial term of 3 years with two additional optional extension periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822f675d-16ca-425d-9d66-83eb4788f69a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,180,000 |
| 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 BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEE HECHT HARRISON PENNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822f675d-16ca-425d-9d66-83eb4788f69a
- 13 Nov 2024 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd9c38e-443a-4f7b-9719-918ebb87095d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822f675d-16ca-425d-9d66-83eb4788f69a
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd9c38e-443a-4f7b-9719-918ebb87095d
  13th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
  BBC eSourcing

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