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title: "National Careers Service London"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf2709fe-f5e6-42f8-a2bc-1d85ec4d4b35"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# National Careers Service London

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf2709fe-f5e6-42f8-a2bc-1d85ec4d4b35

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "National Careers Service London" was initiated by the Department For Education, aimed at delivering information, advice, and guidance services to adults. This tender, classified under career guidance services (CPV code 79634000), has completed its award stage. The contract, valued at £3,554,803, spans from 1st October 2018 to 31st March 2021, with the procurement method being an open procedure that was concluded on 30th September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in career guidance, education services, and related consultancy could find this market advantageous, as the awarded contract is focused on enhancing career support across London, thereby contributing to the local economy and workforce development.

## Notice

Delivery of information, advice and guidance to adults

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6654b53-8165-4392-8150-7562d28aa1d2 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,554,803 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,554,803 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6654b53-8165-4392-8150-7562d28aa1d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6654b53-8165-4392-8150-7562d28aa1d2
  21st February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2fe23cc-fb97-4f81-9daf-92d000f593e7
  bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4f74854-c5e8-49af-afa6-3c1b98f45f01
  contract

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