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Schools Career Advice Software

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Award

27 Nov 2018 at 16:02

Award Notice
Tender

03 Oct 2018 at 12:57

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Oct 2018 at 12:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Schools Career Advice Software," initiated by Blackpool Council, focuses on providing educational software to enhance career advice for children in North West England. This tender falls within the services sector and has a total value of £68,000. The open procurement method allows a wide range of suppliers to compete. The tender period concluded on 26 October 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 12 November 2018, running until 31 July 2020.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational software or related services. Businesses that can offer innovative career advice solutions or training software may find significant potential for growth by engaging with Blackpool Council's initiatives aimed at improving social mobility. The collaborative approach, involving various local stakeholders, enhances the likelihood of successful partnerships for suppliers that align with the goals of the local authorities and educational frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Schools Career Advice Software

Notice Description

Twelve Opportunity Areas have been identified in England to tackle social mobility. Blackpool has been identified as one of these areas based on the Social Mobility Commission's social mobility index and education data. A local partnership has been formed with early years providers, schools, colleges, the Local Enterprise Partnership, businesses, charities and local authority to ensure all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. A key aim of Opportunity Areas is to build young people's knowledge and skills and provide them with the best advice and opportunities, including working with organisations such as the Careers and Enterprise Company, the Confederation of British Industry, the Federation of Small Businesses, and the National Citizen Service. The Department for Education (DfE) is targeting its programmes to ensure children get the best start in the early years, to build teaching and leadership capacity in schools, to increase access to university, to strengthen technical pathways for young people, and work with employers to improve young people's access to the right advice and experiences. This opportunity is being undertaken via our electronic tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5422da1e-2533-423d-9bb6-755cb95831b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec2d88e-410f-4af5-97cb-7dc94dae3ddf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

48931000 - Training software package

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 1-2 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

U-EXPLORE

Further Information

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