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Career and qualifications pathway explorer

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully awarded a contract to ANIMMERSION UK LTD for the development and support of a new Careers Pathway Explorer aimed at enhancing the Adult Education service. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in education and training, and utilises the below-threshold procurement method. The contract commenced on 6th March 2026 and is valued at £64,200, ending on 31st August 2028. The North Yorkshire Council operates within the sub-central government sector and seeks to engage adults who are currently not accessing career support offered by the council.

This tender creates notable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and digital development, particularly those focusing on interactive software solutions for adult education. Animmersion UK Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, given their expertise in designing and supporting digital educational platforms. Businesses in this sector can leverage the contract's focus on career pathway exploration to expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in the adult education market. Engaging with such initiatives allows for potential collaboration and sharing of innovative strategies to enhance educational service delivery.

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Notice Title

Career and qualifications pathway explorer

Notice Description

This contract outlines Animmersion UK Ltd's proposal to design, develop, and support a new Careers Pathway Explorer for North Yorkshire Council's Adult Education service. The project aims to engage adults who are currently unaware of, or not accessing, the council's learning and careers support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06650c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020767-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANIMMERSION

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