Tender

National Careers Service - locally delivered careers information advice and guidance

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

10 Nov 2017 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently conducting a selective procurement process titled "National Careers Service - locally delivered careers information advice and guidance". This £120,000,000 contract is classified under career guidance services and covers various regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, and London. The tender period is set to conclude on 8 December 2017, and the contract is anticipated to begin on 1 October 2018, running until 30 September 2021. Interested suppliers can access all related documents via the Department for Education e-Tendering portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in career guidance and related services. It is particularly suitable for organisations that can deliver impartial careers information and advice within the specified geographical areas. Companies with experience in educational services, counselling, and workforce development will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, benefiting from the substantial support it aims to provide within the UK’s education landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Careers Service - locally delivered careers information advice and guidance

Notice Description

To secure suppliers to be responsible and accountable for the delivery of impartial careers information, advice and guidance in a specific geographical area. Further information is set out in the position statement attached to the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ). The estimated value is based on 2016 data and the contract is subject to the continuing availability of funding, government policy and supplier performance Additional information: All documents for this procurement are only available via the Department for Education e-Tendering portal which is accessed via https://education.bravosolution.co.uk All organisations will need to register on this e-Tendering portal, access PQQs open to all suppliers, express an interest and then they will be able to access the relevant documents and prepare a response for submission Candidates should note that this is the only means of accessing documents and submitting responses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69db5b53-ce57-4260-8f6a-6fc736381fd5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 3-4 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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