Tender

GB-London: Compass+ Discovery

THE CAREERS AND ENTERPRISE COMPANY

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19 Oct 2021 at 17:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Careers and Enterprise Company is seeking bids for the "Compass+ Discovery" project, which falls under the category of research and development services. Located in London, the tender is currently at the active stage, with the tender period concluding on 29 October 2021 at 14:00 BST. The contract, valued between £25,000 and £50,000, is set to commence on 18 November 2021 and will run until 31 January 2022. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure, encouraging wide participation from various bidders.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a project that supports the development of a tool aimed at enhancing career guidance in educational settings. Businesses specialising in research and development, particularly with expertise in educational tools or digital strategies, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, allowing them to contribute to the enhancement of career services in schools across England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Compass+ Discovery

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 29 October 2021 for the following reason: We have revised the tender timetable to allow more time (one extra week) for bidders to prepare and submit their proposals.(As part of the CEC's Data & Digital strategy we need to commission some discovery work to help shape the development of our Compass + tool. Compass+ is available free to secondary schools, special schools, sixth forms and PRUs in England to help them to benchmark, manage, track and report on their careers provision at an individual student level.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811fc6c2-fc62-4c40-b95f-a5544b76ae46
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2021 - 7 Feb 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CAREERS AND ENTERPRISE COMPANY
Contact Name
Procurement Manager
Contact Email
rratra@careersandenterprise.co.uk
Contact Phone
07535019516

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1R 0DE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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