---
title: "Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d383"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-08-16"
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# Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d383

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## Summary

The Cumberland Council has recently completed a tender process titled "Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)" in the Education and training services category. The council aimed to increase young people's participation in education and training, reduce NEET numbers, and support vulnerable young people in transitioning to adulthood. The contract, initially for 24 months, with the potential for two 12-month extensions, was awarded for a total value of £1,050,000. The successful supplier is Inspira Cumbria Ltd (trading as Inspira). The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender by Cumberland Council for TCIAG services presents opportunities for businesses providing education and training services. Companies with expertise in career advice and guidance, especially for young people, are well-suited to compete. The transparent open procedure followed by the council allows fair competition, with a focus on quality criteria in the service delivery plan alongside pricing considerations. Businesses looking to expand in the education sector can benefit from engaging with the council for potential future opportunities as well.

## Notice

Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services to support young people. Cumberland 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The council conducted the procurement using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Invitation to Tender contained all information about the procurement process, the services and award criteria. The bids received were assessed against the advertised award criteria and the contract was awarded. The contract is for an initial period of 24 months, starting on 30th September 2023. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to TWELVE months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. The maximum length of the contract, including the optional extensions, is 48 months. The total value of the contract for the initial two years is PS1,050,000. The maximum value for the two initial years plus the two 12 month extensions is PS2,100,000.

Renewal: The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of 24 months with the successful service provider. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to 12 months each. The maximum length of the contract, including the optional extensions, is 48 months. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023981-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2023 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023981-2023
- 2 Jun 2023 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015769-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=94c847f1-5b01-ee11-8123-005056b64545
- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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