---
title: "con_17421 National Careers Service Single Source Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052989"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-05-30"
---

# con_17421 National Careers Service Single Source Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052989

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## Summary

The recent contract titled "National Careers Service Single Source Support" is managed by the Department for Education and is focused on the improvement of the National Careers Service's website. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement is taking place across the UK and the tender process is currently at the Award stage. Important dates to note include the contract's start date on 28th November 2022 and its scheduled end date on 31st March 2026. The procurement has been classified as a single-source service contract, with significant updates to the contract carried out in May 2025 to ensure continuity and cater to unforeseen project demands.

This tender provides notable opportunities for companies specialising in digital and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering consulting and software development support. With an active contract valued at £8.81 million, this is an attractive opportunity for large IT service providers, especially those looking to expand their presence in the public sector. Businesses equipped to handle the rapid development requirements noted in the contract modifications would be particularly well-suited to benefit from this procurement, given the project's scale and pivotal role in supporting the UK’s National Careers Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for continuous improvement of National Careers Service website which underpins key running of the service and supports the build and development of digital outcomes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028728-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,810,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL; METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 10:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028728-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

## Provenance

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