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title: "Relocation & Career Transition Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030c40"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Relocation & Career Transition Support Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030c40

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for "Relocation & Career Transition Support Services" through an open procedure. This procurement, classified under CPV code 98392000, focuses on providing comprehensive relocation services for new employees and career transition support for existing staff and their partners. Situated in Edinburgh (UKM75), the procurement process concluded with contract awards to HCR Ltd for Relocation Services valued at £2,400,000 and to Intoo UK Limited for Career Transition Support Services valued at £200,000, both of which were signed on 1st May 2026. The open procedure, which also included a framework agreement, highlights the emphasis on quality over price with a 70/30 criterion for both lots. Originally tendered on 10th February 2026, the process followed a detailed schedule with submission and award periods clearly defined to ensure transparency and fair competition.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in relocation and career coaching services. With an emphasis on quality, it is particularly advantageous for companies that can provide high-end, tailor-made services to meet the diverse needs of university staff from various parts of the globe. SMEs such as HCR Ltd, which have been successful in the past, can benefit from such contracts thanks to their agility and customer-focused approach. Additionally, larger organisations like Intoo UK, with extensive resources and capabilities, are well-suited to offer scalable services, thus benefiting from the substantial contract value and the university's broad recruitment reach. The long-term framework agreements provide stable opportunities for ongoing engagement and potential contract renewals.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh seeks to procure comprehensive services that address two interconnected needs: Relocation Support for new employees and Career Transition Support for staff and their partners.

### Lot Information

Relocation Services

Relocation Services: Provide end-to-end support for employees relocating to Edinburgh. Services must adhere to the University's Relocation Policy and offer global coverage to accommodate hires from the UK, Europe, and worldwide.

Renewal: 12 month optional extension

Career Transition Support Services

Career Transition Support Services: Deliver tailored coaching and online resources to staff undergoing career changes and career support to partners of relocating employees, offering guidance on the UK job market and job search assistance.

Renewal: 12 months optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042085-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | May 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,018,837 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HCR; INTOO UK LIMITED (PART OF GI GROUP HOLDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79613000 - Employee relocation services
- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 98392000 - Relocation services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042085-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011646-2026
- 11 Apr 2022 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009631-2022
- 18 Jan 2022 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001447-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679822
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822786
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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