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title: "National Careers Service West Midlands"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-857b62fd-3102-4064-98b3-204f7e8e8f5f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-02-21"
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# National Careers Service West Midlands

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-857b62fd-3102-4064-98b3-204f7e8e8f5f

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## Summary

The National Careers Service in the West Midlands, overseen by the Department for Education, has undergone a public procurement process for the delivery of careers information, advice, and guidance to adults. This contract, valued at £2,815,792, was awarded following an open procurement method, with the contract period running from 1st October 2018 to 31st March 2021. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30th September 2018.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in career guidance services. Companies with expertise in providing adult education and career advice can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and forge relationships with local authorities. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in delivering tailored educational services would find this tender aligned with their operational objectives.

## 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/fdf65542-1262-4c96-a967-1b87832485a5 |
| 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 | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,815,792 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,815,792 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PROSPECTS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2020 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf65542-1262-4c96-a967-1b87832485a5
- 21 Feb 2020 at 14:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0595aa0f-d1b9-4a04-92d0-b15aa730d8e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf65542-1262-4c96-a967-1b87832485a5
  21st February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0595aa0f-d1b9-4a04-92d0-b15aa730d8e4
  21st February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73a45644-061b-4d84-aae0-86c5b3351bf0
  bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0b7ecdf-48b8-4ce0-aec8-34370e22c030
  bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5636f88-2d76-4fa7-add9-bac8ce68d354
  Bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2f04c31-1da3-4b0a-96b7-e2647b494177
  contract

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