--- title: "Lancashire Careers Hub Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0457a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457a4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-09" --- # Lancashire Careers Hub Services Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0457a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457a4.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the Lancashire Careers Hub Services undertaken by Lancashire County Council involves providing career guidance services across the wider Lancashire area, including Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen boroughs. The contract, valued at £1,941,000, commenced on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extending by up to an additional 24 months, potentially ending on 31st August 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded to Inspira, an SME. The services aim to work with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board as well as the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to enhance employer encounters and workplace experiences for young people during their educational journey. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in career guidance and educational services to engage in significant work within the public sector. The contract is well-suited for organisations specialising in developing strategic approaches to improving career services for young people, particularly those experienced in collaborating with educational institutions and employer networks. The open procurement process, reflecting transparency and fair competition, allows qualified businesses to contribute to a vital service aimed at better preparing the future workforce. ## Notice Lancashire County Council (The Authority) were inviting tenders on the terms set out in the tender documents to deliver Lancashire Careers Hub Services. The contract is to deliver in the wider Lancashire area, including Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen boroughs. The contract commenced on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of 12 months. Subject to further funding becoming available, there is the option to extend the contract by up to a further 24 months (maximum potential end date of 31st August 2027). The services are to work with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to deliver the services to increase the number of planned employer encounters and experiences of the workplace that young people experience throughout their educational journey, with a view to enable schools and colleges to take a strategic approach to improving the offer to young people. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Lancashire County Council (The Authority) were inviting tenders on the terms set out in the tender documents to deliver Lancashire Careers Hub Services. The contract is to deliver in the wider Lancashire area, including Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen boroughs. The contract commenced on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of 12 months. Subject to further funding becoming available, there is the option to extend the contract by up to a further 24 months (maximum potential end date of 31st August 2027). The services are to work with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to deliver the services to increase the number of planned employer encounters and experiences of the workplace that young people experience throughout their educational journey, with a view to enable schools and colleges to take a strategic approach to improving the offer to young people. Renewal: Initial term of the contract is 12 months, with options to extend for up to a further 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025189-2024 | | 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 | 9 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,941,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,941,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 0LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INSPIRA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79634000 - Career guidance services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2024 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025189-2024 - 7 May 2024 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014538-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lancashire.gov.uk - http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ - https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice - https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/royal-courts-of-justice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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