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National Careers Service Area Based Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 Jan 2020 at 16:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has recently completed a tender titled "National Careers Service Area Based Contract". This contract, valued at approximately £7,498,855, pertains to the delivery of career guidance services to adults within the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract's active stage included an open procurement process, with the tender period concluding on 30th September 2018 and the contract period running from 1st October 2018 to 31st March 2021. The award for this project was made to CXK Limited on 2nd September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs focused on career guidance and support services, particularly those capable of offering personalised information and advice to adults. Businesses that specialise in educational services, training providers, or organisations with experience in career counselling could leverage this contract to expand their operations in the region, thereby enhancing their market presence and service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Careers Service Area Based Contract

Notice Description

Delivery of Information Advice and Guidance to adults in South East area based contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-151ebc57-4493-4732-9cac-55979888b16f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f36934d-7fc7-447b-b589-5b635d8d47c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,498,855 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,659,359 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CXK

Further Information

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