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Careers in 360

WLGA

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12 Sep 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) involves a direct method contract under the title "Careers in 360," aimed at enhancing careers education and workforce development for local authorities within Wales. This procurement falls under the services category and is specifically designed for the public authority - sub-central government, governed by Welsh devolved regulations. Key dates in this process include the publication date of the award notice on 12th September 2025 and a future signature date scheduled for 30th September 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The service location is across the United Kingdom, with the awarding procedure finalised below the threshold without competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational technology and immersive platforms, to contribute to workforce development across 24 sectors by showcasing over 250 career profiles. Companies like One Step North, described as an SME, are well-suited to compete, suggesting that other similar small to medium-sized enterprises focusing on innovative services could find success in this arena. This procurement, by offering direct engagement without competition, encourages smaller businesses to participate in public sector contracts and leverage their expertise in virtual, interactive environments to support regional educational advancement.

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Notice Title

Careers in 360

Notice Description

The Supplier, One Step North, shall provide access to the Careers in 360 immersive careers platform for Welsh local authorities. The platform is designed to enhance careers education and workforce development through virtual, interactive environments showcasing over 250 career profiles across 24 sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059939
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056104-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WLGA
Contact Name
Angharad Hobson
Contact Email
angharad.hobson@wlga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442922942116

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 5BF
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE STEP NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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