---
title: "Services to encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in education and training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06781d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Services to encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in education and training

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06781d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Halton Borough Council pertains to a contract titled "Services to encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in education and training." This contract falls under the category of services, specifically within the education and training sectors, as well as health and social work services. The procurement method was direct, falling below the competition threshold—classified under the "light touch" regime. The contract was awarded to CAREER CONNECT and is set to take place in Widnes, with the service commencement date scheduled for 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The contract's overall value amounts to £480,000 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing careers information, advice, or guidance, as they could collaborate with public authorities like Halton Borough Council to deliver impactful services for young people. Companies specialising in educational services, training, or related social work services are ideally positioned to benefit from such procurement contracts. The direct procurement method, chosen without competition, provides an environment where reliable and established businesses can leverage their expertise to support the council’s objectives in facilitating youth participation in education and training initiatives. This endeavour not only fosters community development but also represents potential growth for businesses in similar sectors.

## Notice

Services to encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in education and training. Providing careers information, advice and guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029231-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAREER CONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029231-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029231-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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