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title: "Improving Careers Information & Guidance"
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# Improving Careers Information & Guidance

Buyer: DONCASTER MBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ef123ba-2bc2-4eaa-acb4-daf308495606

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## Summary

Doncaster MBC has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Improving Careers Information & Guidance," aimed at designing and launching a new digital approach to the delivery of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) in Doncaster. This tender falls within the IT services sector, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with an estimated value of £100,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 1 February 2019 to 31 May 2019. The tender period concluded on 3 December 2018, with the contract being awarded to U Explore Ltd.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services and education sector solutions. With a focus on innovative digital approaches, companies offering consulting and software development services are well-positioned to compete. The project's emphasis on modernising careers guidance services creates a niche for businesses that can deliver effective, user-friendly digital solutions.

## Notice

to design and launch a new, digital approach to the delivery of CIAG in Doncaster

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2e0e80-c1d3-41a4-8462-938830530857 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | DONCASTER MBC |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | U EXPLORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2019 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2e0e80-c1d3-41a4-8462-938830530857

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2e0e80-c1d3-41a4-8462-938830530857
  1st March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8466403c-54e7-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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