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title: "Information Advice Guidance ( IAG )"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05216d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# Information Advice Guidance ( IAG )

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05216d

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## Summary

The London Borough of Havering is planning a public procurement process titled "Information Advice Guidance (IAG)," targeting services in the health and social work industry. This procurement aims to fulfil statutory obligations related to educational guidance for young people, particularly those not in education, employment, or training. The project, classified under public authority (sub-central government), is situated in Romford, United Kingdom, within the UKI region. It follows a "light touch" special regime, with the procurement currently in the planning stage. Important dates include the publication of the pipeline notice on 23 May 2025 and a future notice expected by 1 August 2025, with the planned contract period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Interested parties should reach out to LBH Procurement for further details.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support and consultancy services for young people facing significant challenges. Organisations capable of delivering tailored advice and guidance services stand to benefit, particularly those with expertise in fostering resilience and career planning for youths. The procurement's focus on aiding young people in their educational and employment endeavours may also entice businesses engaged in social work and community engagement activities. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to meet the needs of young people in the UKI region could leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish a prominent role within the community.

## Notice

This is a five year contract with an extension period of 2 years. In total, over the 7 years of the contracts, the value will be PS4.060m for the targeted careers information, advice and guidance service. This service is commissioned by London Borough of Havering (LBH) to fulfil the Council's statutory obligations as outlined in the Education and Skills Act 2008, Education & Skills Act 2011 and the Children's and Families Act 2014. Information, advice and guidance (IAG) for young people is a key element in developing personal resilience and capacity to deal positively with challenges in their lives that may influence their choice of career and aspirations. The focus on young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) and their re-engagement in meaningful learning contributes significantly to their individual skill sets but also impacts upon their parents, families and communities. The focus of this service is to ensure that young people facing significant challenges in their lives will be well supported, enabling them to access impartial and high quality advice about developing their plans to progress in learning and employment, thereby improving their future prosperity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025963-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING |
| Locality | ROMFORD |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM1 4GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Havering |
| Electoral ward | Marshalls & Rise Park |
| Westminster constituency | Romford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025963-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025963-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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