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title: "Participation and Engagement for NEET"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc8b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Participation and Engagement for NEET

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc8b

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## Summary

Wirral Council, a public authority sub-central government institution, has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Participation and Engagement for NEET", focusing on services in the higher education sector. The initiative is designed to engage young people in education, employment, and training through Information, Advice, and Guidance. Located in Wallasey, Wirral, UK, the procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to CAREER CONNECT. The procurement was conducted under a "lightTouch" special regime, with a contract duration from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2026 and a gross value of £49,333.33.

This contract presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services aimed at young people, particularly those focused on overcoming barriers to post-16 educational engagement. Organisations with experience in delivering comprehensive guidance and support services, especially those familiar with the "lightTouch" procurement regime, would find this project ideal. Furthermore, the partnership with CAREER CONNECT underlines the demand for large-scale suppliers with a successful track record in working with public sector entities across the UK, specifically within the Wirral Council's jurisdiction.

## Notice

Commission a service to engage young people in Education, Employment and Training. This will include providing Information, Advice and Guidance and support for those facing barriers which stop them engaging in positive post 16 provisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067097-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067097-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067097-2026
  16th July 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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