---
title: "Careers Guidance Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067351"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Careers Guidance Service

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067351

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Careers Guidance Service" was conducted by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom. The procurement, which focused on the education and training services industry category, aimed to provide targeted careers guidance for young individuals aged 18-21, or up to 25 if they have an Education, Health and Care Plan. This service specifically addresses those not currently in education, employment, or training within the region. The procurement used an open procedure method, culminating in an award on 22 May 2026, with a contract period from 10 June 2026 to 9 April 2027, and potential for renewal up to April 2028. The contract, valued at £440,000 net, was awarded to Reed in Partnership.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations that specialise in youth career services, vocational training, and employability support. With a gross contract value of £528,000, businesses focusing on these areas could gain both financial and social impact by enhancing youth employability. Companies with experience in providing tailored guidance to young individuals and those with robust systems for supporting employment transitions will be well-suited to compete in such opportunities. The contract has attracted diverse interest, with final stage bids from small and medium enterprises and voluntary community sector entities, evidencing the scope for a range of businesses to engage in public service delivery and development.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to award a Contract to a single supplier for the following requirements: Careers Guidance Service The Careers Guidance Service will provide targeted, youth centred careers guidance and employability support for young people aged 18-21, or up to 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), who are not in education, employment or training, or who require support to sustain a new destination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050463-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2026 - 9 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | £440,000 |
| Awards value | £440,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Huntingdon North |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED IN PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80211000 - Technical secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050463-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 18:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027068-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050463-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027068-2026
  24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reedinpartnership.co.uk
- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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