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title: "National Careers Service - locally delivered careers information advice and guidance"
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# National Careers Service - locally delivered careers information advice and guidance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91562c3c-c4b3-4f28-96c3-b40c203b68fe

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently conducting a selective procurement process titled "National Careers Service - locally delivered careers information advice and guidance". This £120,000,000 contract is classified under career guidance services and covers various regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, and London. The tender period is set to conclude on 8 December 2017, and the contract is anticipated to begin on 1 October 2018, running until 30 September 2021. Interested suppliers can access all related documents via the Department for Education e-Tendering portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in career guidance and related services. It is particularly suitable for organisations that can deliver impartial careers information and advice within the specified geographical areas. Companies with experience in educational services, counselling, and workforce development will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, benefiting from the substantial support it aims to provide within the UK’s education landscape.

## Notice

To secure suppliers to be responsible and accountable for the delivery of impartial careers information, advice and guidance in a specific geographical area. Further information is set out in the position statement attached to the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ). The estimated value is based on 2016 data and the contract is subject to the continuing availability of funding, government policy and supplier performance Additional information: All documents for this procurement are only available via the Department for Education e-Tendering portal which is accessed via https://education.bravosolution.co.uk All organisations will need to register on this e-Tendering portal, access PQQs open to all suppliers, express an interest and then they will be able to access the relevant documents and prepare a response for submission Candidates should note that this is the only means of accessing documents and submitting responses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69db5b53-ce57-4260-8f6a-6fc736381fd5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2017 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69db5b53-ce57-4260-8f6a-6fc736381fd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69db5b53-ce57-4260-8f6a-6fc736381fd5
  10th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://education.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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