Tender

COV - Careers advice & support to Coventry schools - 2025

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 17:18

Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council is actively seeking providers for its latest procurement initiative titled "COV - Careers advice & support to Coventry schools - 2025." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on career guidance services, and is designed to assist Coventry schools in meeting the GATSBY benchmarks. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with interested suppliers invited to submit bids through an open competition method. The tender submission deadline is set for 12th December 2025. Located in Coventry, United Kingdom, the contractual period for this opportunity begins on 1st January 2026 and ends on 31st August 2026. The total value of the contract is approximately £72,875 GBP, with a gross potential of £87,450. All bids are to be submitted electronically via the CSW-JETS e-procurement system, enhancing the accessibility and transparency of the process.

This is a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and career guidance services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The open competition framework enables small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate effectively. Given the evaluation criteria that prioritise technical quality over pricing, companies with a strong track record in delivering high-quality educational support and advice stand to benefit significantly. Engaging with this tender could not only facilitate immediate business growth but also establish long-term partnerships and credibility within the public sector network in the West Midlands. Registering with the CSW-JETS portal allows for ongoing visibility to all future opportunities with Coventry and neighbouring councils, providing sustained avenues for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Careers advice & support to Coventry schools - 2025

Notice Description

Coventry City Council is seeking Careers advice and support to Coventry schools to enable them to meet the GATSBY benchmarks.

Planning Information

Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils’/Authorities’ opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Please note - this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information-gathering exercise, offering an opportunity for potential providers to understand the intention, likely requirements and provide feedback to the Council. Information gathered from the soft market test will enable the Council to understand the markets capacity and capability in meeting the Council’s requirements and meeting its strategic objectives, being mindful of the current budgetary pressures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078664-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£72,875 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,875 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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