--- title: "Expressions of Interest sought for delivery of new National Careers Service in NW" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb044e17-dd07-4351-b990-b5fd220f7143" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb044e17-dd07-4351-b990-b5fd220f7143" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb044e17-dd07-4351-b990-b5fd220f7143.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb044e17-dd07-4351-b990-b5fd220f7143.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREATER MERSEYSIDE CONNEXIONS PARTNERSHIP LTD" published: "2017-11-21" --- # Expressions of Interest sought for delivery of new National Careers Service in NW Buyer: GREATER MERSEYSIDE CONNEXIONS PARTNERSHIP LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb044e17-dd07-4351-b990-b5fd220f7143 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb044e17-dd07-4351-b990-b5fd220f7143) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb044e17-dd07-4351-b990-b5fd220f7143.json) ## Summary The Greater Merseyside Connexions Partnership Ltd is seeking Expressions of Interest for the delivery of the new National Careers Service across the North West of England. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on adult and other education services. Interested providers should note that the deadline for submissions is set for 6pm on 30 November 2017. This opportunity encompasses the Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Warrington, and Lancashire. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in information, advice, and guidance (IAG) services. Qualifications in delivering training and support to adults and young people will be advantageous, making this tender suitable for charities, educational providers, and organisations with experience in career counselling and guidance. Successful applicants will be able to contribute to the National Careers Service's aim of delivering face-to-face support to priority groups across the region. ## Notice ESFA have initiated the process of procuring the new National Careers Service (NCS) across England. The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help people make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is delivered by qualified careers advisers. The service delivered through the new area based contracts will primarily be 'face to face' with a focus on nationally defined priority groups. Career Connect (formerly Greater Merseyside Connexions Partnership - GMCP) is a Matrix accredited Charity delivering Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services and intensive support that enables young people and adults across the North West achieve their potential. We have delivered NCS since 1997, when it was known as Next Step. We have been prime contract holders for the NW NCS and hold Prime contracts for services including ESFA/ESF NEET and NOMS CFO3 programmes. We hold the Merlin Standard for supply chain management. We are seeking Expressions of Interest from providers who would like to form part of our supply chain covering the NW area based contract for Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Warrington and Lancashire. To find out more, including instructions on how to express your interest please go to http://www.careerconnect.org.uk/partnerships. The DEADLINE for submission is 6pm 30 November 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6051f8c-e930-4f1e-8350-4c0354197042 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREATER MERSEYSIDE CONNEXIONS PARTNERSHIP LTD | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 3YL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2017 at 16:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6051f8c-e930-4f1e-8350-4c0354197042 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6051f8c-e930-4f1e-8350-4c0354197042 21st November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.careerconnect.org.uk/partnerships PLease follow the link to the partnership section of our webiste at the link described in this notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.careerconnect.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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