Tender

Vocational Progressions Project

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the Vocational Progressions Project, aimed at enhancing apprenticeship outcomes for students in years 12–14 across 15 schools. This initiative is part of the broader Youth Guarantee timeline. The tender, classified under education and training services, follows an open procedure method, making it accessible to all qualified bidders. Key dates include an enquiry period deadline on 28th April 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 5th May 2026. The successful bidder will be awarded the contract on 18th May 2026, which will commence on 2nd June 2026 and potentially extend until 2nd April 2028. The contract, valued at £330,000, stipulates significant emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%) in award criteria.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms adept in educational programme management and vocational training services. Companies experienced in delivering structured vocational support, designing educational interventions, and capable of handling multi-school engagements would be well-positioned to bid. The open procedure opens doors for new and established educational service providers looking to expand their reach or establish a foothold in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough regions. Given the project's potential for extension, winning this tender could facilitate long-term business relationships and increased visibility within the educational services industry.

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Notice Title

Vocational Progressions Project

Notice Description

The Authority, acting as the Lead Authority and Accountable Body, seeks to award a single contract to an experienced Supplier to design, manage, and deliver the Vocational Progressions Project, supporting improved apprenticeship outcomes and reducing the number of young people who become NEET. The contract will cover delivery across 15 schools, focusing on targeted support for students in Years 12-14, and will run in alignment with the wider Youth Guarantee timelines. The successful Supplier will be responsible for: Designing and delivering a structured programme of vocational progression support in each school, including group sessions, guidance interviews and mock assessment centres, as set out in the Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032467-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 2 Apr 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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