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title: "Outplacement Support"
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buyer: "SOUTHERN HOUSING"
published: "2025-08-14"
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# Outplacement Support

Buyer: SOUTHERN HOUSING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcf316ce-fb37-419a-b181-b59774e1c6e0

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Southern Housing focused on securing outplacement support services, categorised under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The main delivery locations for this tender are in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, with Lee Hecht Harrison Penna Limited being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £42,000, runs from 4th December 2024 to 3rd December 2027. This procurement was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically as a single tender action below the threshold. Southern Housing acts as the buying organisation, with key stages including the tender period ending on 1st November 2024 and the award announced on 14th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in providing outplacement support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly accessible, given the suitability criteria outlined by Southern Housing. The long-term contract spanning three years allows for sustained business growth and potential expansion within the London and South East regions. Such a procurement model can also benefit companies experienced in direct and below-threshold procurement processes, fostering stable client relationships and financial predictability.

## Notice

outplacement support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f29ec33-2a0f-4bce-83ab-71500a875647 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2024 - 3 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN HOUSING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 9XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f29ec33-2a0f-4bce-83ab-71500a875647

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f29ec33-2a0f-4bce-83ab-71500a875647
  14th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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