--- title: "National Careers Service Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22cd6d87-830a-47d5-876d-d468c6ccb14c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22cd6d87-830a-47d5-876d-d468c6ccb14c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22cd6d87-830a-47d5-876d-d468c6ccb14c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22cd6d87-830a-47d5-876d-d468c6ccb14c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-01-14" --- # National Careers Service Evaluation Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22cd6d87-830a-47d5-876d-d468c6ccb14c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22cd6d87-830a-47d5-876d-d468c6ccb14c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22cd6d87-830a-47d5-876d-d468c6ccb14c.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking proposals for the "National Careers Service Evaluation," a project aimed at assessing the value for money of the National Careers Service. This initiative is crucial for informing future procurement decisions regarding priority groups, funding incentives, and delivery mechanisms. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 5th February 2021. The estimated contract value is between £40,000 and £60,000, and the contract period will run from 1st April 2021 to 1st August 2021. The relevant industry category is Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services, and the location for service delivery is the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in research and development or consultancy services. Companies with expertise in evaluating public services, understanding the needs of diverse demographic groups, and implementing effective delivery methods will be particularly well-positioned to compete. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses can contribute to enhancing the National Careers Service's efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately supporting their own growth and reputation in the public sector market. ## Notice The aim of this project is to gain a robust, up-to-date understanding of the Value for Money of the National Careers Service. This work will inform the re-procurement process of the National Careers Service by providing evidence to inform future decisions on priority groups, funding incentives and delivery mechanisms. The National Careers Service is available to anyone in England over the age of 13 providing impartial information, advice and guidance about learning, work, skills and the labour market, in order to support them: * Into sustainable employment, thereby reducing welfare costs as soon as possible; and * To upskill/progress into 'better' jobs thereby supporting productivity gains. The Service comprises: * A personalised guidance service for adults over 18; * A telephone help line; and * A website digital offer. Research questions: * What is the value for money of the National Careers Service? o What are the benefits and costs of targeting the current priority groups? And the proposed alternative groups? o What are the benefits and costs of the current funding and incentive mechanisms? o What are the benefits and costs of the three delivery methods (face-to-face, telephone, and online)? Specifically, we want to evaluate the priority groups the Service is currently targeting and whether they are still relevant in the current economic climate; * Including considering whether alternative groups should be prioritised * It will be important to establish the degree of overlap between the current priority groups and any proposed priority groups. * The current priority groups are: o adults aged 50 and over and who are unemployed, or at demonstrable risk of unemployment, o low skilled adults without a qualification at level 2 or above, o people with learning difficulties and disabilities, o adults who have been unemployed over 12 months, o 18-24 year olds not in education, employment or training (NEET), o Single parents with at least one dependent child living in the same household. Assess the current funding and incentive mechanisms; * We want to understand whether the current funding mechanisms are providing the right financial incentives to contractors and are, ultimately, leading to the best outcomes for those using the service or if there are alternatives that might be more successful in driving policy aims And evaluate the return of the three delivery methods with respect to their costs of delivery: face-to-face, telephone, and online. Additional information: Please note this EOI is subject to Ministerial Approval ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1425171e-9fa4-43ea-8ed3-d5e5757ca7ac | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 1 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2021 at 16:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1425171e-9fa4-43ea-8ed3-d5e5757ca7ac - 14 Jan 2021 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1425171e-9fa4-43ea-8ed3-d5e5757ca7ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1425171e-9fa4-43ea-8ed3-d5e5757ca7ac 14th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af5276ad-2938-41c4-a3de-71472e68f2da Expression of Interest Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80e70354-5612-4d98-8a89-95d14a6f6377 EOI Form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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