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Services to encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in education and training

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Halton Borough Council pertains to a contract titled "Services to encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in education and training." This contract falls under the category of services, specifically within the education and training sectors, as well as health and social work services. The procurement method was direct, falling below the competition threshold—classified under the "light touch" regime. The contract was awarded to CAREER CONNECT and is set to take place in Widnes, with the service commencement date scheduled for 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The contract's overall value amounts to £480,000 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing careers information, advice, or guidance, as they could collaborate with public authorities like Halton Borough Council to deliver impactful services for young people. Companies specialising in educational services, training, or related social work services are ideally positioned to benefit from such procurement contracts. The direct procurement method, chosen without competition, provides an environment where reliable and established businesses can leverage their expertise to support the council’s objectives in facilitating youth participation in education and training initiatives. This endeavour not only fosters community development but also represents potential growth for businesses in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

Services to encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in education and training

Notice Description

Services to encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in education and training. Providing careers information, advice and guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06781d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029231-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREER CONNECT

Further Information

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