--- title: "Schools Career Advice Software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5422da1e-2533-423d-9bb6-755cb95831b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5422da1e-2533-423d-9bb6-755cb95831b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5422da1e-2533-423d-9bb6-755cb95831b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5422da1e-2533-423d-9bb6-755cb95831b4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-27" --- # Schools Career Advice Software Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5422da1e-2533-423d-9bb6-755cb95831b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5422da1e-2533-423d-9bb6-755cb95831b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5422da1e-2533-423d-9bb6-755cb95831b4.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Schools Career Advice Software," initiated by Blackpool Council, focuses on providing educational software to enhance career advice for children in North West England. This tender falls within the services sector and has a total value of £68,000. The open procurement method allows a wide range of suppliers to compete. The tender period concluded on 26 October 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 12 November 2018, running until 31 July 2020. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational software or related services. Businesses that can offer innovative career advice solutions or training software may find significant potential for growth by engaging with Blackpool Council's initiatives aimed at improving social mobility. The collaborative approach, involving various local stakeholders, enhances the likelihood of successful partnerships for suppliers that align with the goals of the local authorities and educational frameworks. ## Notice Twelve Opportunity Areas have been identified in England to tackle social mobility. Blackpool has been identified as one of these areas based on the Social Mobility Commission's social mobility index and education data. A local partnership has been formed with early years providers, schools, colleges, the Local Enterprise Partnership, businesses, charities and local authority to ensure all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. A key aim of Opportunity Areas is to build young people's knowledge and skills and provide them with the best advice and opportunities, including working with organisations such as the Careers and Enterprise Company, the Confederation of British Industry, the Federation of Small Businesses, and the National Citizen Service. The Department for Education (DfE) is targeting its programmes to ensure children get the best start in the early years, to build teaching and leadership capacity in schools, to increase access to university, to strengthen technical pathways for young people, and work with employers to improve young people's access to the right advice and experiences. This opportunity is being undertaken via our electronic tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec2d88e-410f-4af5-97cb-7dc94dae3ddf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £68,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £68,000 | | 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY1 1NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Talbot | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | U-EXPLORE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48190000 - Educational software package - 48931000 - Training software package - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2018 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec2d88e-410f-4af5-97cb-7dc94dae3ddf - 3 Oct 2018 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c6c92bb-8739-4b58-9585-3077aba26ad0 - 3 Oct 2018 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416bea56-fe52-4b35-8e7e-dce851147792 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec2d88e-410f-4af5-97cb-7dc94dae3ddf 27th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c6c92bb-8739-4b58-9585-3077aba26ad0 3rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416bea56-fe52-4b35-8e7e-dce851147792 3rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ff1f5c18-65c2-e811-80ef-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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