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title: "Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)"
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# Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87822904-0eff-4d3c-94d3-6c536ad47e79

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## Summary

The Cumberland Council is procuring Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services targeted at young people in the education and training services sector. The contract will last for two years initially, with two optional extensions of up to twelve months each. The total estimated value of the contract is GBP 2,100,000. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the closing date for bids set for July 3, 2023. The contract period is from September 30, 2023, to September 29, 2025, and the procurement method used is an Open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those focusing on careers support for young people, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in bidding for this contract should submit their bids electronically via The Chest platform before the closing date and ensure compliance with the specified criteria outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and associated documents.

## Notice

Cumberland Council is procuring Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services to support young people. The Council is committed to delivering these services to increase the participation of young people in education and training, reduce the numbers of NEET and Not Knowns and to ensure vulnerable young people get the careers support they need to successfully transition into adulthood. The Council proposes to enter into the Contract for an initial period of TWO years with the successful Tenderer (Service Provider) . There are TWO optional extensions available of up to TWELVE months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. The lowest estimated value stated above is for the initial term of two years (excluding VAT). The highest estimated value stated above is for the initial term of two years plus the two optional extensions of 12 months. Details of current expenditure are indicative only and the Council does not guarantee any spend against this Contract. For further details, please register on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk) to access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and all other tender documents, including the Service Specification. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. If you experience a problem on The Chest, please email ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or telephone 0330 005 0352 between the hours of 08:30 - 17:30.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbac26a-9a34-4293-a562-222b13cc568a |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2023 - 29 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,100,000 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRA CUMBRIA LIMITED (TRADING AS INSPIRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2023 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbac26a-9a34-4293-a562-222b13cc568a
- 2 Jun 2023 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32dfa7f0-80d4-4ff1-847b-d1f8b1530e4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbac26a-9a34-4293-a562-222b13cc568a
  3rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32dfa7f0-80d4-4ff1-847b-d1f8b1530e4a
  2nd June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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