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title: "Provision of a Career Transition Service to DWP Employees"
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# Provision of a Career Transition Service to DWP Employees

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc28b03a-a8f6-44eb-af6f-c2f2374cc73b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in Leeds, England, has completed a tender process for the provision of a Career Transition Service to its employees. The contract, awarded to Hays Specialist Services Limited, falls under the industry category of Staff Training Services (CPV code: 80511000). This selective procurement was a call-off from the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework 3S_18 Strategic HR Services Lot 6. The contract period runs from 5 May 2023 to 4 May 2026, with an option to extend for one additional year, and has a total value of £600,000. The service will be delivered across various geographic locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in staff training and career transition services. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given their specified suitability for this contract. The procurement method favours businesses with experience in providing strategic HR services through framework agreements, making it ideal for companies with a robust portfolio in similar initiatives. Winning such a contract can significantly bolster a company's reputation and capability in delivering comprehensive career transition services, potentially leading to further opportunities in governmental and large-scale corporate contracts.

## Notice

Provision of a Career Transition Service to DWP employees. The current contract was procured via Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), under Framework 3S_18 Strategic HR Services Lot 6. Contract awarded from 05/05/2023 - 04/05/2026, with the option to extend for one additional year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c707a3cf-97c3-4a94-b5e5-1546f31aaa5a |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2023 - 4 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 14:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c707a3cf-97c3-4a94-b5e5-1546f31aaa5a
- 20 Dec 2024 at 14:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c707a3cf-97c3-4a94-b5e5-1546f31aaa5a
- 3 Sep 2024 at 13:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c707a3cf-97c3-4a94-b5e5-1546f31aaa5a
- 15 May 2023 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c707a3cf-97c3-4a94-b5e5-1546f31aaa5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c707a3cf-97c3-4a94-b5e5-1546f31aaa5a
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3681fba9-16de-48c8-ba89-1263ae9335a8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f43cbea2-8efe-422a-8e85-b48ec51219a9
  n/a

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