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National Careers Service North East and Cumbria

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Jan 2020 at 12:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the delivery of careers information, advice, and guidance to adults has been completed by the Department for Education. This tender, titled "National Careers Service North East and Cumbria," was initiated under an open procurement method and classified under career guidance services (CPV: 79634000). The contract was awarded on 30 September 2018 and spans from 1 October 2018 to 31 March 2021, with a total contract value of £1,564,329. The services are provided in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity could lead to significant business growth for organisations specialising in career guidance and related services. The Canadian Development Trust, which fulfilled the contract, showcases the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in such tenders. Companies with experience in delivering similar support services are well-suited to respond to future opportunities in this sector, particularly those focused on adult education and career advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Careers Service North East and Cumbria

Notice Description

Delivery of careers information, advice and guidance to adults

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-271e2ac0-23aa-46bb-a288-ce5d0f0478f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d177662c-cda1-492a-9eba-b6034344b342
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£1,564,329 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,564,329 £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
Joanne Boston
Contact Email
joanne.boston@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07875423620

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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Further Information

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