---
title: "Career Transition Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000628953"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628953.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-01-18"
---

# Career Transition Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000628953

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently conducting a tender for "Career Transition Services," aimed at supporting employees undergoing transition, particularly those facing redundancy or returning from parental leave. This procurement falls under the services category within the education industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender period is active, with a submission deadline set for 6 October 2020 at 17:00. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing suppliers to compete freely for the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in outplacement services, employee support, and related human resources functions. Companies that are adept at providing comprehensive career transition assistance and support for relocating employees would be well-positioned to compete effectively. With contract periods of up to 720 days and options for renewal, successful bidders could anticipate sustained engagement and growth within the thriving education sector in Scotland.

## Notice

The University requires assistance with: Outplacement Services Support for partners of employees who are relocating to Edinburgh from outside Scotland Employees returning from a period of parental leave

### Lot Information

Outplacement and Partner Support Services

This lot covers Outplacement/Career Transition Support for those facing redundancy and partners of new employees to the Universty, who are looking to relocate their careers to Edinburgh/Central belt Scotland

Renewal: There is an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods

Return from Parental Leave Support Services

UoE requires support services to assist employees returning to work at the University after a period of parental leave, most typically due to maternity/adoption/shared parental leave. The University wants to support these individuals during their transition so that they are able to focus positively on their future career.

Renewal: There is the opportunity to extend this contract for a further 2 x 12 months extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404386 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404386
- 2 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393809

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393809
  Career Transition Services - The University requires assistance with: Outplacement Services Support for partners of employees who are relocating to Edinburgh from outside Scotland Employees returning from a period of parental leave
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404386
  Career Transition Services - The University requires assistance with: Outplacement Services Support for partners of employees who are relocating to Edinburgh from outside Scotland Employees returning from a period of parental leave

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628953
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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