---
title: "Provision of Outplacement Support, University of Bedfordshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee4f"
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published: "2025-03-18"
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# Provision of Outplacement Support, University of Bedfordshire

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee4f

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to procure outplacement support services for their staff, with an estimated contract value of £35,000. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically within human resources management consultancy services, and is located in the UKH2 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 24 March 2025 and the end of the enquiry period on 21 March 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 July 2025. The procurement method is open competition, and submissions are accepted electronically.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources management consultancy, particularly those providing outplacement support services. With the emphasis on both price (60%) and quality (40%) in the award criteria, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply. The competitive nature of this procurement allows businesses to showcase their expertise in employee support services, which can foster further business growth and establish stronger relationships within the sector. Registering on the University's e-procurement portal is required to access and submit the tender documents.

## Notice

Provide Outplacement support services to the University of Bedfordshire to support groups of staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009835-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 10:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009835-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009835-2025
  18th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Registration
  Please register your company at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Registration to access the tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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