Buyer Name: Care Quality Commission
Buyer Address: Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4PA, GB
Contact Name: Commercial and Contracts Team
Contact Email: commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Buyer Name: Care Quality Commission
Buyer Address: Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4PA, GB
Contact Name: Commercial and Contracts Team
Contact Email: commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
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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