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National Careers Service East of England and Buckinghamshire

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Jan 2020 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education as the buying organisation, seeking services under the title "National Careers Service East of England and Buckinghamshire." This procurement falls within the career guidance services industry category and was conducted in the East of England. The contract was awarded as part of an open procedure, with a total value of £2,508,321. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2018 and concluded on 31st March 2021. The tender was completed before the deadline of 1st September 2018.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) providing career guidance services. Companies specialising in adult education, career consultancy, or vocational training could notably benefit by exploring similar future contracts. The successful supplier, Futures Advice, Skills and Employment Limited, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to participate and thrive in government procurements of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Careers Service East of England and Buckinghamshire

Notice Description

Delivery of careers information, advice and guidance to adults

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3988a768-8257-4ff9-80dd-7fbbade0a130
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9812795-7305-4061-b6c9-1a662690f9fa
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
£2,508,321 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,508,321 £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
31 Aug 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURES ADVICE, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT

Further Information

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