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Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Aug 2023 at 10:07

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jun 2023 at 17:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumberland Council has recently completed a tender process titled "Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)" in the Education and training services category. The council aimed to increase young people's participation in education and training, reduce NEET numbers, and support vulnerable young people in transitioning to adulthood. The contract, initially for 24 months, with the potential for two 12-month extensions, was awarded for a total value of £1,050,000. The successful supplier is Inspira Cumbria Ltd (trading as Inspira). The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender by Cumberland Council for TCIAG services presents opportunities for businesses providing education and training services. Companies with expertise in career advice and guidance, especially for young people, are well-suited to compete. The transparent open procedure followed by the council allows fair competition, with a focus on quality criteria in the service delivery plan alongside pricing considerations. Businesses looking to expand in the education sector can benefit from engaging with the council for potential future opportunities as well.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)

Notice Description

Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services to support young people. Cumberland 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council conducted the procurement using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Invitation to Tender contained all information about the procurement process, the services and award criteria. The bids received were assessed against the advertised award criteria and the contract was awarded. The contract is for an initial period of 24 months, starting on 30th September 2023. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to TWELVE months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. The maximum length of the contract, including the optional extensions, is 48 months. The total value of the contract for the initial two years is PS1,050,000. The maximum value for the two initial years plus the two 12 month extensions is PS2,100,000.

Renewal: The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of 24 months with the successful service provider. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to 12 months each. The maximum length of the contract, including the optional extensions, is 48 months. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d383
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023981-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Inspira Cumbria Ltd (trading as Inspira)

Further Information

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