This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 09:40

Award

28 May 2026 at 17:11

Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, located in Huntingdon, has completed the procurement process for the Vocational Progressions Project. This initiative falls within the education services industry, specifically targeting vocational and secondary education, and is categorized under services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the process culminating in an award dated 9th July 2026. Education Development Trust, a large-scale supplier with a base in Reading, was selected as the supplier. The project targets the delivery of vocational progression support to students in Years 12 to 14 across 15 schools in the UK region UKH12. The contract began on 18th June 2026 and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of extending until March 2028.

For businesses in the education sector, particularly those with experience in youth education and vocational training, this represents a substantial opportunity. The contract, valued at £396,000, focuses on improving apprenticeship outcomes and reducing the number of students classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). Companies that can offer comprehensive educational services, particularly within the vocational and technical domains, would find this tender an excellent avenue to expand their service offerings and establish a presence in the supportive education space. Additionally, the open procedure ensures that responsive and innovative approaches to service delivery were considered, providing a fair competitive landscape for potential bidders.

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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/064543-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£396,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST

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