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con_17421 National Careers Service Single Source Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract titled "National Careers Service Single Source Support" is managed by the Department for Education and is focused on the improvement of the National Careers Service's website. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement is taking place across the UK and the tender process is currently at the Award stage. Important dates to note include the contract's start date on 28th November 2022 and its scheduled end date on 31st March 2026. The procurement has been classified as a single-source service contract, with significant updates to the contract carried out in May 2025 to ensure continuity and cater to unforeseen project demands.

This tender provides notable opportunities for companies specialising in digital and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering consulting and software development support. With an active contract valued at £8.81 million, this is an attractive opportunity for large IT service providers, especially those looking to expand their presence in the public sector. Businesses equipped to handle the rapid development requirements noted in the contract modifications would be particularly well-suited to benefit from this procurement, given the project's scale and pivotal role in supporting the UK’s National Careers Service.

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Notice Title

con_17421 National Careers Service Single Source Support

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for continuous improvement of National Careers Service website which underpins key running of the service and supports the build and development of digital outcomes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052989
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028728-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,810,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stacey.woolford@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

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