Tender

Future Ready Fund Evaluation

THE CAREERS & ENTERPRISE COMPANY

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Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Careers & Enterprise Company, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is initiating an open tender process for the "Future Ready Fund Evaluation". The procurement seeks a supplier to serve as a central evaluation partner for a project aimed at providing bespoke, high-quality modern work experience to socioeconomically disadvantaged young people. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on evaluation consultancy services, with a gross value of £450,000. Key dates include the closing of the enquiry period on 30th June 2025, the tender submission deadline on 10th July 2025, and the award decision expected by 23rd July 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 8th August 2025 and conclude on 1st December 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in evaluation methodologies and socio-economic projects. Companies well-suited to bid include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering innovative, quality-driven solutions. The potential for engagement in a long-term contract valued at £450,000 underlines the attractive prospect for expanding a company's portfolio and demonstrating expertise in impactful public sector projects. The focus on both cost and quality in the award criteria allows consultancies with a strong track record in similar projects to compete advantageously in this open procedure.

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Notice Title

Future Ready Fund Evaluation

Notice Description

The CEC is seeking a Supplier to act as a central evaluation partner responsible for the Future Ready Fund - a transformative investment to deliver bespoke, high-quality modern work experience to socioeconomically disadvantaged young people. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Evaluation-consultancy-services./5S7F9FXCW7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5S7F9FXCW7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031545-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CAREERS & ENTERPRISE COMPANY
Contact Name
Emma Lucas
Contact Email
procurement@careersandenterprise.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1A 4JQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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