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title: "Outplacement and Career Services"
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# Outplacement and Career Services

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4dd1231-0684-4585-a511-0b03be955e02

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for outplacement and career services aimed at supporting employees at risk of redundancy. The procurement, classified under career guidance services, has been conducted via the ESPO framework, utilising the selective call-off process from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 20th November 2025 and is set to run until 19th November 2030, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The award, granted to HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, totals a value of £45,518 and falls within the services category, with a specific focus on the region of England.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in career guidance and HR services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality support to individuals undergoing career transitions. Companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged, given the suitability criteria outlined by the CQC. The awarded contract, executed under strategic HR services, underscores a promising avenue for business development in the advisory services sector, facilitating substantial growth and allowing companies to expand their reach within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires Outplacement and Career Services, which will deliver a high-quality service to employees who are at risk of redundancy. This procurement was undertaken through the ESPO framework Call off terms relating to 3S-22 Strategic HR Services - Lot 6 - Outplacement & Career Transition Services, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 48 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 041

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d754c979-71f7-4432-9eeb-48f355d12a46 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,518 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,518 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 15 Dec 2025 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d754c979-71f7-4432-9eeb-48f355d12a46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d754c979-71f7-4432-9eeb-48f355d12a46
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51f1a435-9b08-492f-b027-190fe3fd1031
  20251128_3S_22 Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms - Lot 6 FINAL_Redacted

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