Tender

GB-Rochford: Invitation to Quote - Rochford District Council - Careers Options Programme 2024/25

ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Oct 2024 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rochford District Council is inviting quotes for its Careers Options Programme 2024/25, aimed at providing secondary school students in the East of England with insights into the business world and the skills required for various industries. The programme, which falls under the education and training services industry category (CPV: 80000000), includes career guidance services (CPV: 79634000). The contract will be facilitated via an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 25th October 2024. The programme is expected to run from 2nd January 2025 through to 1st December 2025, encompassing multiple sessions held across four secondary schools. Andrew Clark is the designated contact person for this tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their reach and establish connections within the educational sector. Providers with experience in delivering educational programmes, career development workshops, and interactive sessions stand to benefit the most from this opportunity. Potential bidders should possess the capability to provide engaging and informative activities to help students gain practical knowledge and skills. Successful participation in this tender could lead to future collaborations with Rochford District Council and other educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Rochford: Invitation to Quote - Rochford District Council - Careers Options Programme 2024/25

Notice Description

Rochford District Council (The Council) has funded a careers options programme working in partnership with local secondary schools to give students an insight into the business world and to hear directly from employers about the skills they will need to enter specific industries. 2.The programme has previously run annually with one whole-day session held each spring in each of our four secondary schools . These sessions have typically been facilitated by a provider and comprised a range of presentations and immersive activities led by between four to six local employers. 3.The Council is seeking a suitably experienced and capable provider to deliver a similar careers option programme by Spring 2025. 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
ocds-b5fd17-965b6ca4-a6b9-4cf9-877b-50690959317d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01022fe1-7e0a-4896-8ca3-009df5d21031
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 6-12 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
ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHFORD
Postcode
SS4 1BW
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Roche South
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

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