Award

National Careers Service West Midlands

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2020 at 14:47

Award Notice
Planning

21 Feb 2020 at 14:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Careers Service in the West Midlands, overseen by the Department for Education, has undergone a public procurement process for the delivery of careers information, advice, and guidance to adults. This contract, valued at £2,815,792, was awarded following an open procurement method, with the contract period running from 1st October 2018 to 31st March 2021. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30th September 2018.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in career guidance services. Companies with expertise in providing adult education and career advice can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and forge relationships with local authorities. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in delivering tailored educational services would find this tender aligned with their operational objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Careers Service West Midlands

Notice Description

Delivery of careers information, advice and guidance to adults

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-857b62fd-3102-4064-98b3-204f7e8e8f5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf65542-1262-4c96-a967-1b87832485a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
£2,815,792 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,815,792 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2018Expired
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
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PROSPECTS GROUP

Further Information

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