--- title: "Careers Information, Advice and Guidance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034320" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034320" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034320.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034320.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HARROW COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-06" --- # Careers Information, Advice and Guidance Buyer: HARROW COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034320 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034320) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034320.json) ## Summary The Harrow Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of "Careers Information, Advice and Guidance" services within the health and social work services industry. This procurement process is classified under the open procedure and is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 6th July 2022. The successful contractor will support Harrow residents, particularly young people aged between 13 to 25, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and those not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The contract period will span up to 2,520 days, with an option for a 2-year extension at the Council's discretion. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in career guidance, youth services, and educational support. Companies that offer tailored advisory services geared towards young people, particularly those with specific needs or who are NEET, would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Additionally, organisations that can provide innovative solutions for tracking and supporting youth engagement in education and employment will be particularly competitive in this procurement process. ## Notice Provision of information, advice, guidance and support on education, employment, training and careers to young people targeted as those most in need * in schools/colleges Harrow residents with EHCPs transitioning from their current institution (up to 25) * not in education under the age of 16 and under 16 educated other than at school aged 16-19 not in education, employment or training * Provision of minimum statutory requirements for information, advice, guidance and support on education, employment, training and careers to young people 13-19 in special schools. * Support to parents/carers of the young people in the above categories * Provision of information and support to young people on benefits, allowances and regulations concerning work. * Provision of Youth Stop, a multi-agency drop-in and advice centre for young people services. * Provision of careers IAG support for NEET young people working with the Youth offending and CLA/Leaving Care Teams and Harrow Virtual School. Follow up and tracking of young people's participation through the IYSS Connexions client database in line with DFE and London Council requirements and reporting on: * Annual Activity Survey * Year 11 September Guarantee (Where educated) * 17 Year old/Year 12 September Guarantee (Where resident) * Years 12-13 NEET and Not Known follow up * Intended Destinations * Sustainability of initiatives and support, i.e. education placements, employment ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of information, advice, guidance and support on education, employment, training and careers to young people targeted as those most in need * in schools/colleges Harrow residents with EHCPs transitioning from their current institution (up to 25) * not in education under the age of 16 and under 16 educated other than at school aged 16-19 not in education, employment or training * Provision of minimum statutory requirements for information, advice, guidance and support on education, employment, training and careers to young people 13-19 in special schools. * Support to parents/carers of the young people in the above categories * Provision of information and support to young people on benefits, allowances and regulations concerning work. * Provision of Youth Stop, a multi-agency drop-in and advice centre for young people services. * Provision of careers IAG support for NEET young people working with the Youth offending and CLA/Leaving Care Teams and Harrow Virtual School. * Follow up and tracking of young people's participation through the IYSS Connexions client database in line with DFE and London Council requirements and reporting on: * Annual Activity Survey * Year 11 September Guarantee (Where educated) * 17 Year old/Year 12 September Guarantee (Where resident) * Years 12-13 NEET and Not Known follow up * Intended Destinations * Sustainability of initiatives and support, i.e. education placements, employment Renewal: There is the option to extend for 2 years in periods at the discretion of the Council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015482-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HARROW COUNCIL | | Locality | HARROW | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA1 2XY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Harrow | | Electoral ward | Marlborough | | Westminster constituency | Harrow West | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Jun 2022 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015482-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.harrow.gov.uk - http://www.londontenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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