Award

Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

03 Aug 2023 at 14:56

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jun 2023 at 17:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumberland Council is procuring Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services targeted at young people in the education and training services sector. The contract will last for two years initially, with two optional extensions of up to twelve months each. The total estimated value of the contract is GBP 2,100,000. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the closing date for bids set for July 3, 2023. The contract period is from September 30, 2023, to September 29, 2025, and the procurement method used is an Open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those focusing on careers support for young people, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in bidding for this contract should submit their bids electronically via The Chest platform before the closing date and ensure compliance with the specified criteria outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and associated documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is procuring Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services to support young people. The Council is committed to delivering these services to increase the participation of young people in education and training, reduce the numbers of NEET and Not Knowns and to ensure vulnerable young people get the careers support they need to successfully transition into adulthood. The Council proposes to enter into the Contract for an initial period of TWO years with the successful Tenderer (Service Provider) . There are TWO optional extensions available of up to TWELVE months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. The lowest estimated value stated above is for the initial term of two years (excluding VAT). The highest estimated value stated above is for the initial term of two years plus the two optional extensions of 12 months. Details of current expenditure are indicative only and the Council does not guarantee any spend against this Contract. For further details, please register on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk) to access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and all other tender documents, including the Service Specification. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. If you experience a problem on The Chest, please email ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or telephone 0330 005 0352 between the hours of 08:30 - 17:30.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87822904-0eff-4d3c-94d3-6c536ad47e79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbac26a-9a34-4293-a562-222b13cc568a
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2023 - 29 Sep 2025 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRA CUMBRIA LIMITED (TRADING AS INSPIRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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