Planning

Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 15:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services aimed at young people aged 16-18, and up to 25 for those who are care-experienced or have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This tender falls within the education and training services category, focusing on supporting young individuals at risk of becoming NEET ("Not in Education, Employment or Training"). The contracting authority has announced a planned procurement stage, with tender documents anticipated to be available on the Chest platform. The process, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, is scheduled to have its future notice published by 11th May 2026. The services are to be delivered in the UKD1 region, with an estimated contract period starting from 10th January 2027 to 9th January 2030, with potential extensions up to 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and career counselling, especially those with a background in working with vulnerable youth populations. With a planned project value of £3,000,000 for the entire contract period, companies with expertise in creating and implementing specialist support services for young people could greatly benefit. Organisations that have experience with public sector contracts and a demonstrated ability to provide targeted assistance in both educational and employment pathways are ideally positioned to compete for this opportunity. By securing this contract, businesses can contribute to meaningful social outcomes while expanding their services within the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service

Notice Description

The provision of Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services for young people aged 16-18, and up to 25 for those who are care-experienced or have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The service will support young people who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), helping them to access appropriate education, employment and training opportunities. This is a pipeline notice only. Tender documents will be advertised on the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010593-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2027 - 9 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleprocurement@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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