Tender

LPS CORP - Enterprise Adviser Network and Career Hub Lead Services - RFQ 15269923

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2020 at 17:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lancashire County Council seeks tenders for the "Enterprise Adviser Network and Career Hub Lead Services" under reference RJ/CORP/LCC/19/. This project falls within the career guidance services industry and targets the Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area, covering numerous boroughs including Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, and Preston. The procurement stage is currently active with an open procedure and the deadline for submissions is set for 18 December 2020. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 March 2021 and extend until 31 August 2021, with a total contract value of £2,100,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses focused on career guidance and educational support services. Companies that specialise in developing networks within educational environments, particularly those who can deliver best practices to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks, will find this procurement especially relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Authority seeks to collaborate with service providers who can make a meaningful impact across the diverse educational landscape of Lancashire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CORP - Enterprise Adviser Network and Career Hub Lead Services - RFQ 15269923

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (the Authority) are inviting tenders for the supply of Enterprise Adviser Network and Career Hub Lead Services. The Contract will cover the Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area, defined as the Boroughs of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn, Pendle, Burnley, Rossendale, Ribble Valley, Chorley, Lancaster, Preston, Blackpool, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Fylde and Wyre. The Enterprise Adviser Network and the Careers Hub will be delivered across all boroughs listed. The project is part funded by the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) and part funded by the Authority, working in partnership with the LEP. The Authority is seeking a Service Provider to work with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Advisory Panel (sub-committee of the LEP) and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to deliver and develop the Enterprise Adviser Network and Careers Hub that spans all Lancashire boroughs as detailed. The Enterprise Adviser Network and Careers Hub is currently made up of 154 schools and colleges. This includes secondary schools, SEND schools and alternative providers, and colleges in the Lancashire area. The Service Provider must develop best practice and support schools and colleges to achieve the full set of the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks, with a focus on quality and sustainability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0627778-3ce3-40f0-b576-cddabc1cad73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5020c3d2-edd5-4dbd-b5ac-a3fd92be7eee
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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