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title: "National Careers Service North East and Cumbria"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-271e2ac0-23aa-46bb-a288-ce5d0f0478f2"
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# National Careers Service North East and Cumbria

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-271e2ac0-23aa-46bb-a288-ce5d0f0478f2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the delivery of careers information, advice, and guidance to adults has been completed by the Department for Education. This tender, titled "National Careers Service North East and Cumbria," was initiated under an open procurement method and classified under career guidance services (CPV: 79634000). The contract was awarded on 30 September 2018 and spans from 1 October 2018 to 31 March 2021, with a total contract value of £1,564,329. The services are provided in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity could lead to significant business growth for organisations specialising in career guidance and related services. The Canadian Development Trust, which fulfilled the contract, showcases the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in such tenders. Companies with experience in delivering similar support services are well-suited to respond to future opportunities in this sector, particularly those focused on adult education and career advancement.

## Notice

Delivery of careers information, advice and guidance to adults

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d177662c-cda1-492a-9eba-b6034344b342 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,564,329 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,564,329 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2020 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d177662c-cda1-492a-9eba-b6034344b342

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d177662c-cda1-492a-9eba-b6034344b342
  29th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18d3b804-2e84-4249-a43d-b9e3271f7757
  bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/780316b5-7cf8-499e-8eee-5f8b7d192fe5
  contract

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