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title: "House of Lords Returners Development Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0528ef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS"
published: "2025-05-29"
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# House of Lords Returners Development Programme

Buyer: CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0528ef

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## Summary

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords has completed the procurement process for the "House of Lords Returners Development Programme", which falls under the services industry category. The procurement involved creating a pilot programme aimed at providing return-to-work support for individuals who have been out of employment due to caregiving responsibilities. This programme will be delivered by Career Returners, based in London, the supplier chosen through a limited procurement method. The contract, signed on 12th May 2025, runs from 19th May 2025 to 20th October 2025, with a total contract value of £41,472 GBP. The services include career guidance and coaching, emphasising support without altering existing job roles.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in career coaching and guidance services, particularly those with experience in creating structured support for mid-career returners. SMEs with a focus on workforce reintegration programmes would stand out in such procurement processes. This particular contract offers a platform for visibility and growth, especially for firms looking to expand their client base within the central government sector in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The Authority sought to procure a service provider to develop and deliver a pilot Returners Development Programme. For the pilot, this programme would be in the form of a return-to-work support programme to provide eight individuals (who have been working at mid-career level and above who have been out of work for over 1 year due to caring responsibilities) structured support, guidance and training without creating new roles or changing existing roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028501-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,560 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAREER RETURNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 79998000 - Coaching services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028501-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028501-2025
  29th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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