Planning

The Provision of Post 16 Guidance

OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

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Planning

18 Mar 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of post-16 career guidance services. This tender falls under the services category and is relevant to businesses operating within the career guidance services industry. The Contract will cover multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, commencing on 1st September 2025 and running until 31st August 2027, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. Interested suppliers must register their interest by 27th April 2025 directly with the Outwood Procurement Team via email at procurement@outwood.com.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance services, particularly SMEs, to establish a long-term partnership and contribute to the positive destinations for post-16 learners. Companies with expertise in career guidance services will find this procurement opportunity well-suited for providing comprehensive support to students and staff. The budget for this contract is set at £100,000 with an option for renewal, allowing for potential growth and sustainability for suppliers who demonstrate excellent service and commitment.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Post 16 Guidance

Notice Description

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking detailed proposals from suppliers to source a provider to support its students and staff in achieving positive destinations for all Post 16 learners. The Trust is looking to contract with a sole supplier for the provision of Support for Post 16 Guidance for Outwood Post 16 learners. The Contract will commence on 01/09/2025 and run until the end of 31/08/2027. There is also an option to extend the contract by a further 24 months at the sole discretion of The Trust.

Planning Information

All interested suppliers to register interest with the Outwood Procurement Team directly at procurement@outwood.com. Closing date for early engagement is 27 April 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009896-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Suzi Richards
Contact Email
s.richards@outwood.com
Contact Phone
+447989177767

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2PF
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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