Tender

Digital Partner Framework for Modern Work Experience

THE CAREERS & ENTERPRISE COMPANY

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 18:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Careers & Enterprise Company, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a Digital Partner Framework aimed at modernising work experience. The procurement process is seeking suppliers for digital platform solutions that enable learners to document and reflect on their skills development. This open procedure tender, categorised under educational software, is valued at £380,000 and significant deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 25th July 2025 and tender submissions due by 11th August 2025. The contract term is scheduled from 29th September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a potential two-year extension.

This tender provides a pivotal opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software development, particularly those experienced in creating platforms that support skills tracking and reflective learning. The emphasis on both price and quality in award criteria suggests that businesses providing innovative and high-quality software solutions will be competitively positioned. The open procurement method enhances the accessibility of this opportunity to a broader spectrum of suppliers, encouraging participation from diverse and capable enterprises aiming to expand their footprint in the digital educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Partner Framework for Modern Work Experience

Notice Description

The Careers & Enterprise Company are seeking to appoint Suppliers to a framework with the aim of commissioning high quality digital platform solutions which will enable learners to record, evidence and reflect on skills development from workplace experiences across a range of learning objectives as outlined in the equalex framework. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=964913280

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for up to a further two years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038766-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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