---
title: "The Provision of Post 16 Guidance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee75"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2025-03-18"
---

# The Provision of Post 16 Guidance

Buyer: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee75

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## Summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of post-16 career guidance services. This tender falls under the services category and is relevant to businesses operating within the career guidance services industry. The Contract will cover multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, commencing on 1st September 2025 and running until 31st August 2027, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. Interested suppliers must register their interest by 27th April 2025 directly with the Outwood Procurement Team via email at procurement@outwood.com.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance services, particularly SMEs, to establish a long-term partnership and contribute to the positive destinations for post-16 learners. Companies with expertise in career guidance services will find this procurement opportunity well-suited for providing comprehensive support to students and staff. The budget for this contract is set at £100,000 with an option for renewal, allowing for potential growth and sustainability for suppliers who demonstrate excellent service and commitment.

## Notice

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking detailed proposals from suppliers to source a provider to support its students and staff in achieving positive destinations for all Post 16 learners. The Trust is looking to contract with a sole supplier for the provision of Support for Post 16 Guidance for Outwood Post 16 learners. The Contract will commence on 01/09/2025 and run until the end of 31/08/2027. There is also an option to extend the contract by a further 24 months at the sole discretion of The Trust.

### Planning Information

All interested suppliers to register interest with the Outwood Procurement Team directly at procurement@outwood.com.
Closing date for early engagement is 27 April 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009896-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2PF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 12:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009896-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009896-2025
  18th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.outwood.com/

## Provenance

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