--- title: "Careers Information and Advice Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7459042b-7dba-4842-87ba-6d79ea62a5ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7459042b-7dba-4842-87ba-6d79ea62a5ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7459042b-7dba-4842-87ba-6d79ea62a5ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7459042b-7dba-4842-87ba-6d79ea62a5ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY" published: "2020-02-19" --- # Careers Information and Advice Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7459042b-7dba-4842-87ba-6d79ea62a5ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7459042b-7dba-4842-87ba-6d79ea62a5ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7459042b-7dba-4842-87ba-6d79ea62a5ae.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hackney is seeking bids for its Careers Information and Advice Service, aimed at providing guidance to young individuals aged 11-19, and up to 25 for those with special educational needs. This open tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 18th March 2020. The contract, valued at £1.5 million, will span three years, commencing on 1st September 2020, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance and funding. The services will be delivered primarily in London, utilising key Council venues for outreach. This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services, career guidance, or youth support. Businesses experienced in outreach delivery models and those with a track record of engaging effectively with young people will find this tender advantageous. With a focus on transitions to adulthood, providers will have the chance to positively impact the local community, fostering growth whilst helping young individuals make informed decisions about their futures. ## Notice The London Borough of Hackney Children & Families Service is pleased to invite bids from suitably qualified organisations for the delivery of a Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Service to young people aged 11-19 (and up to 25 with special educational needs). The Contract will be known as the Hackney Careers Information and Advice Service and will be awarded for 3 years (starting 01st September 2020) with the option to renew for up to a further 2 years in increments of up to 1 year subject to performance and funding. The Children and Families Service is committed to ensuring that Hackney's young people receive the best information, advice guidance and information service in order to ensure they make a smooth transition to adulthood and fulfil their potential. Young people will need to be supported with making informed decisions about their future, and securing appropriate learning and employment opportunities. The Provider will be expected to carry out a range of interventions using an outreach delivery model incorporating key Council venues. The Council will be carrying out an Open Tender process, and the expected budget for the service will be PS1.5 million over the 5 year period. The Council anticipates that the Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) will apply to this contract. The Council is undertaking this tender process via its electronic (e) tendering portal, the London Tenders Portal [LTP] Tender documents may be obtained by download from the LTP. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af58ebef-8dbe-4c10-8b9a-72fa4edfb60f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY | | Locality | HACKNEY | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E8 1DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hackney Central | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2020 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af58ebef-8dbe-4c10-8b9a-72fa4edfb60f - 18 Feb 2020 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e453eece-b62b-4e97-a9a6-69bab640849f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af58ebef-8dbe-4c10-8b9a-72fa4edfb60f 19th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e453eece-b62b-4e97-a9a6-69bab640849f 18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.hackney.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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