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title: "Career Transition Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Career Transition Service

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57e564a5-5c65-422a-84ec-23509f0c7ac2

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in Blackpool, has completed a procurement process for the "Career Transition Service". This award, tagged as "active," was granted to Adecco UK on 28th May 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting the career guidance services category. Relevant key dates include the tender period ending on 9th February 2026, and the service's contract running from 28th May 2026 to 28th May 2029. The DWP’s initiative is aimed at providing comprehensive remote support for staff undergoing voluntary or compulsory redundancy across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning, career guidance, and remote support services, particularly those able to provide comprehensive online resources and tailored support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete for such contracts. The contract, valued at £3,426,500, reflects a substantial investment in enabling employers to access high-quality career transition tools, fostering innovation and partnership within the industry. Firms with a proven track record in delivering reliable and scalable solutions will find this project particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a fully remote support service for staff leaving under Voluntary Redundancy (VR) and Compulsory Redundancy (CR) schemes. The service must provide access to an online portal offering e-learning resources covering CV development, job application skills, interview preparation, retirement planning, financial awareness, self-employment, employment, and networking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed588d1-9f33-4f44-ab83-c60eac297383 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2026 - 28 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,568,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,426,500 |
| 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 DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADECCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed588d1-9f33-4f44-ab83-c60eac297383
- 29 May 2026 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a0502d-6bd1-4449-a10d-3b19c729e651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed588d1-9f33-4f44-ab83-c60eac297383
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a0502d-6bd1-4449-a10d-3b19c729e651
  29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6857d6f1-b727-40bd-a36f-5418fe2445e2
  CTS Contract Final v1.1 Signed_Redacted

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