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Careers Guidance Service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

28 May 2026 at 14:58

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 18:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Careers Guidance Service" was conducted by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom. The procurement, which focused on the education and training services industry category, aimed to provide targeted careers guidance for young individuals aged 18-21, or up to 25 if they have an Education, Health and Care Plan. This service specifically addresses those not currently in education, employment, or training within the region. The procurement used an open procedure method, culminating in an award on 22 May 2026, with a contract period from 10 June 2026 to 9 April 2027, and potential for renewal up to April 2028. The contract, valued at £440,000 net, was awarded to Reed in Partnership.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations that specialise in youth career services, vocational training, and employability support. With a gross contract value of £528,000, businesses focusing on these areas could gain both financial and social impact by enhancing youth employability. Companies with experience in providing tailored guidance to young individuals and those with robust systems for supporting employment transitions will be well-suited to compete in such opportunities. The contract has attracted diverse interest, with final stage bids from small and medium enterprises and voluntary community sector entities, evidencing the scope for a range of businesses to engage in public service delivery and development.

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Notice Title

Careers Guidance Service

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to award a Contract to a single supplier for the following requirements: Careers Guidance Service The Careers Guidance Service will provide targeted, youth centred careers guidance and employability support for young people aged 18-21, or up to 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), who are not in education, employment or training, or who require support to sustain a new destination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067351
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050463-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 9 Apr 2027 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED IN PARTNERSHIP

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