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National Careers Service South West

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Jan 2020 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "National Careers Service South West" has been initiated by the Department for Education. This contract, classified under the industry category of "Career guidance services" and valued at £2,430,392, focuses on delivering Careers Information Advice and Guidance to adults in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process used an open procedure method, with the tender period concluding on 1st September 2018. The contract commenced on 1st October 2018 and concluded on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in career guidance and educational services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped to provide comprehensive careers advice, tailored support for adult education, and community engagement initiatives would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, thus enabling them to expand their service offerings and outreach within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Careers Service South West

Notice Description

Delivery of Careers Information Advice and Guidance to adults

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25d19df3-569c-4b2d-9539-9e1d02c24402
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1d8f68-02fd-4dbd-a307-f9d36db08bdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,430,392 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,430,392 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVIZA PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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