--- title: "Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c394599-215b-422b-98fc-9be506d1cf26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c394599-215b-422b-98fc-9be506d1cf26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c394599-215b-422b-98fc-9be506d1cf26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c394599-215b-422b-98fc-9be506d1cf26.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE" published: "2018-12-19" --- # Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c394599-215b-422b-98fc-9be506d1cf26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c394599-215b-422b-98fc-9be506d1cf26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c394599-215b-422b-98fc-9be506d1cf26.json) ## Summary Wakefield Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service (TIIAG), aimed at assisting young individuals in education and training. The procurement follows an open procedure and is classified under the education and training services category. The tender period closes on 7 January 2019 at 12pm, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2019, lasting 24 months with a potential extension of up to 24 additional months based on performance. Bidders must submit their tenders electronically through the designated platform. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital information services, especially those with experience in educational support and guidance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract focuses on addressing the needs of young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. The total value of this service is estimated at £720,000, making it a lucrative opportunity for providers in the relevant industry. ## Notice Wakefield Council invites tenders for the provision of the Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service The Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service (TIIAG) will discharge Wakefield Council's duties set out in the Education and Skills Act 2008 enabling, encouraging and assisting young people to participate in education and training with specific emphasis being on identifying and supporting those 16 and 17 year olds who are not in education, employment or training including those up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities and care leavers. The TIIAG Service will be delivered through a digital and e-enabled service along with a telephone advice line service for information and support services for these service users. The Service Provider will also collect and record information in accordance with the National Client Caseload Information System Management Information Requirement and report this information to the Department for Education on a monthly basis. The Contract period for the TIIAG Service will be with effect from 1 April 2019 for an initial period of 24 months (with the option to extend up to a maximum of a further 24 months subject to annual review of performance and availability of funding). The closing date for tender submissions is 12pm (midday) on Monday 7 January 2019. Potential bidders must note that the deadline to raise queries regarding this procurement is 19 December 2018. Tender query responses will be published by the Council no later than 21 December 2018 as the Council will be operating a close down period over the Christmas and New Year from 24 December 2018 to 1 January 2019 inclusive. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http://www.yortender.co.uk Tender Reference: DN374615 Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: http://www.yortender.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44aebca-499d-468d-819a-570559e053c3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £720,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF1 2EB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wakefield North | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2018 at 13:50 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44aebca-499d-468d-819a-570559e053c3 - 5 Dec 2018 at 09:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c445fa3f-883f-4fc3-9473-a2adc693b2a1 - 26 Nov 2018 at 07:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c445fa3f-883f-4fc3-9473-a2adc693b2a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44aebca-499d-468d-819a-570559e053c3 19th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c445fa3f-883f-4fc3-9473-a2adc693b2a1 5th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.yortender.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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