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Lancashire Careers Hub Services

Lancashire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Aug 2024 at 11:23

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Tender

07 May 2024 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Lancashire Careers Hub Services undertaken by Lancashire County Council involves providing career guidance services across the wider Lancashire area, including Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen boroughs. The contract, valued at £1,941,000, commenced on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extending by up to an additional 24 months, potentially ending on 31st August 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded to Inspira, an SME. The services aim to work with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board as well as the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to enhance employer encounters and workplace experiences for young people during their educational journey.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in career guidance and educational services to engage in significant work within the public sector. The contract is well-suited for organisations specialising in developing strategic approaches to improving career services for young people, particularly those experienced in collaborating with educational institutions and employer networks. The open procurement process, reflecting transparency and fair competition, allows qualified businesses to contribute to a vital service aimed at better preparing the future workforce.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancashire Careers Hub Services

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (The Authority) were inviting tenders on the terms set out in the tender documents to deliver Lancashire Careers Hub Services. The contract is to deliver in the wider Lancashire area, including Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen boroughs. The contract commenced on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of 12 months. Subject to further funding becoming available, there is the option to extend the contract by up to a further 24 months (maximum potential end date of 31st August 2027). The services are to work with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to deliver the services to increase the number of planned employer encounters and experiences of the workplace that young people experience throughout their educational journey, with a view to enable schools and colleges to take a strategic approach to improving the offer to young people.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lancashire County Council (The Authority) were inviting tenders on the terms set out in the tender documents to deliver Lancashire Careers Hub Services. The contract is to deliver in the wider Lancashire area, including Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen boroughs. The contract commenced on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of 12 months. Subject to further funding becoming available, there is the option to extend the contract by up to a further 24 months (maximum potential end date of 31st August 2027). The services are to work with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to deliver the services to increase the number of planned employer encounters and experiences of the workplace that young people experience throughout their educational journey, with a view to enable schools and colleges to take a strategic approach to improving the offer to young people.

Renewal: Initial term of the contract is 12 months, with options to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025189-2024
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

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

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,941,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,941,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20242 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
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
Postcode Area
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
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Inspira

Further Information

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