Tender

Careers Guidance Service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 18:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Careers Guidance Service," falling under the education and training industry category. This procurement opportunity is based in the UK, specifically within the region UKH12. The tender process follows an open procurement method with critical deadlines approaching: the enquiry period ends on 17 April 2026 and the tender period closes on 23 April 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 26 May 2026 and is projected to last until 24 March 2027, with a potential renewal for an additional year. The total contract value stands at £440,000 gross.

This tender presents substantial growth prospects for businesses involved in education and employability services, particularly those experienced in providing youth-centric career guidance for individuals aged 18-21 or up to 25 with an Education, Health, and Care Plan. Companies equipped to deliver targeted support ensuring the transition and sustainment of young people in new educational, employment, or training environments should consider applying. The quality and price of service weigh heavily in the award criteria, underscoring the importance for bidders to demonstrate excellence and value. The open procedure provides an inclusive opportunity for various businesses, with an emphasis on electronic submissions, fostering a competitive environment.

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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/027068-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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