# Outplacement and Career Services

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Care Quality Commission.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Care Quality Commission](/buyers/care-quality-commission/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED](/contract-winners/hays-specialist-recruitment/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £45,518
- Tender value: £45,518
- Award date: 28 November 2025
- Published: 15 December 2025
- Contract start: 20 November 2025
- Contract end: 19 November 2030
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d754c979-71f7-4432-9eeb-48f355d12a46-875914
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4dd1231-0684-4585-a511-0b03be955e02

## Description

This is a Contract Award Notice\. The Care Quality Commission \(CQC\) requires Outplacement and Career Services, which will deliver a high-quality service to employees who are at risk of redundancy\. This procurement was undertaken through the ESPO framework Call off terms relating to 3S-22 Strategic HR Services - Lot 6 - Outplacement & Career Transition Services, following the Direct Award process\. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 48 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months\. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions\. Contract Reference: CQC CS 041

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d754c979-71f7-4432-9eeb-48f355d12a46-875914)