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title: "In Work Progression - Lot 1 Conversations with Employers and Lot 2 Supporting Good Decisions Around Job Switching"
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# In Work Progression - Lot 1 Conversations with Employers and Lot 2 Supporting Good Decisions Around Job Switching

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7527ab5-b6a6-44d6-842e-e170877fcfb9

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded contracts under the title "In Work Progression - Lot 1 Conversations with Employers and Lot 2 Supporting Good Decisions Around Job Switching". This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contracts, valued at £90,000, were initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 17th October 2019 and extends until 31st March 2020, with the tender process completing on 30th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public sector projects. Businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in workforce development, employer engagement, and job transition support, would be ideally suited to compete in similar future procurements. Given the focus on enhancing employer conversations and supporting job switching decisions, firms that can demonstrate innovative approaches and a strong understanding of the labour market will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

This notice relates to two Contracts that have been awarded against In Work Progression: Lot 1 - Conversations with Employers Lot 2 - Supporting Good Decisions Around Job Switching

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a87f851-782d-424e-9a99-823fc1cf52cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2019 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a87f851-782d-424e-9a99-823fc1cf52cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a87f851-782d-424e-9a99-823fc1cf52cd
  4th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fef088d6-df08-4271-97f7-46cb58f77e53
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e58908e1-d1b9-4221-bf70-c8f0b4ce15ab
  n/a

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