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National Careers Service - Community Based Service - North West

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Jan 2024 at 14:01

AwardUpdate

29 Jul 2022 at 09:48

Award

20 Jul 2022 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the North West of England. The contract, valued at £25,204,870, was awarded to Seetec Business Technology Centre Limited on July 1, 2022. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period ending on February 17, 2022. The contract period is from July 4, 2022, to September 30, 2024. This presents an opportunity for businesses in the career guidance services industry to participate in delivering high-quality careers information, advice, and guidance for both young people and adults.

Businesses specialising in career guidance services, especially those with a focus on community-based delivery, would be well-suited to compete for this tender opportunity. The Department for Education is seeking suppliers who can provide independent careers information, advice, and guidance to National Careers Service customers in the North West region. With a specific focus on supporting SMEs and VCSEs, this contract offers a chance for businesses to contribute significantly to the provision of essential career services within local communities, helping individuals make informed decisions about their education, training, and employment options.

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Notice Title

National Careers Service - Community Based Service - North West

Notice Description

The Department for Education have let contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The contracts will deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57987d8d-e46c-4c1c-bedd-8196d74b3c10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170c7205-c31d-4c65-83e7-af3a68a52a8c
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,204,870 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Ollie Shortt
Contact Email
ollie.shortt@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

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