---
title: "Provision of outplacement services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b464"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-06-12"
---

# Provision of outplacement services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b464

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located in Sanctuary Buildings, London, has completed the contracting process for the "Provision of outplacement services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically staff development services, and was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract has been awarded to Careerminds UK Limited, a large-scale enterprise, for the gross amount of £90,000. The contract covers various regions across the United Kingdom and spans from 29th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. Key stages include a planned contract signature by 25th June 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for companies specialising in career coaching and employment transition services. Businesses suited to such contracts can leverage their expertise to provide comprehensive outplacement services, including personalised career coaching and access to career development resources. Such contracts not only offer significant revenue potential but also the possibility to establish long-term relationships with central government departments, enhancing industry credibility and expanding service portfolios in the public sector.

## Notice

Eligible employees will be given access to a 1:1 outplacement programme, providing support from a Personal Career Coach for who will help build and tailor the programme around their specific needs. Access to personal career coaching is supported with unlimited access to a wide range of online career and job search resources, on demand webinars and wellbeing support, ensuring they have the resources needed to take the next career step confidently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055897-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | CAREERMINDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79633000 - Staff development services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055897-2026
- 12 Jun 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055868-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055897-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055868-2026
  12th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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