--- title: "National Careers Service - Expression of Interest Opportunity (New contracts from 2022) North West Region and / or Yorkshire & Humber Region" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0cf0c17b-941f-485d-a102-0e7eee9ff768" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cf0c17b-941f-485d-a102-0e7eee9ff768" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cf0c17b-941f-485d-a102-0e7eee9ff768.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cf0c17b-941f-485d-a102-0e7eee9ff768.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2021-10-11" --- # National Careers Service - Expression of Interest Opportunity (New contracts from 2022) North West Region and / or Yorkshire & Humber Region Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cf0c17b-941f-485d-a102-0e7eee9ff768 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cf0c17b-941f-485d-a102-0e7eee9ff768) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cf0c17b-941f-485d-a102-0e7eee9ff768.json) ## Summary The Growth Company Limited is seeking expressions of interest for the National Careers Service, targeting the North West and Yorkshire & Humber regions. This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with applications due by 3pm on 22nd October 2021. The procurement is focused on career guidance services, offering potential contractors the chance to contribute to vital employment and skills projects within these regions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in careers and employability services. Successful bidders will play an integral role in The Growth Company's supply chain, contributing to a social enterprise aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and skills development for over 100,000 individuals annually. Interested parties should register on the procurement portal to download application documentation and reinforce their position in this competitive process. ## Notice Invitation for Expression of Interest The Growth Company (GC) intends to bid as Prime contractor for the multi-channel National Careers Service in the North West (excluding Cumbria) and in Yorkshire and Humber. GC is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who wish to deliver National Careers Service in one or both regions. GC is a social enterprise providing services to people, businesses, and places across the North of England. Our people services include delivery of major employment, skills, and justice contracts in the North West (including as Prime Contractor for the existing National Careers Service contract) and Yorkshire and the Humber. Our purpose is to Enable Growth, Create Jobs and Improve Lives, each year helping over 100k people to fulfil their potential. Subcontractors are a key part of our success in meeting and exceeding the needs of commissioners and stakeholders. We want to work with organisations that have a strong track record of delivery in the careers and employability sector and can help us reach priority customers through excellent partner engagement. If you are interested in applying for this EOI opportunity, and forming part of GC's supply chain, please register on our procurement portal, go to Current Tenders, and Express Interest in this EOI. Once you have expressed your interest you will be able to download the application documentation. The deadline for applications is 3pm Friday 22nd October 2021 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac4725b-5570-4c1b-9ae9-70d5c1d9a107 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79634000 - Career guidance services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2021 at 16:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac4725b-5570-4c1b-9ae9-70d5c1d9a107 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac4725b-5570-4c1b-9ae9-70d5c1d9a107 11th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Link to our procurement portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.growthco.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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