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National Careers Service - Community Based Contracts

Career guidance services
North East (UKC)
North West (UKD)
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
East Midlands (UKF)
Published value
£186,240,000
Submission deadline 17 Feb 2022, 17:00 GMT
Lots published9
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Tenderline Synopsis: Education & Skills Funding Agency: "National Careers Service - Community Based Contracts". Published status: active. Published value: £186,240,000. 9 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 17 Feb 2022, 17:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityEducation & Skills Funding AgencyScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
Closed
17 Feb 2022, 17:00 GMT
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£186,240,000
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Contracting AuthorityEducation & Skills Funding Agency
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Published4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
Last source update4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
Recurring procurementNo
ClassificationCareer guidance services
Delivery area
North East (UKC)
North West (UKD)
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
East Midlands (UKF)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-02b7cb
What is being bought
The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking to procure 9 contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The ESFA are seeking Prime Contractors who are able to deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). Further information is set out in the procurement documents. The overall aggregated contract value of all 9 contracts may vary but will not exceed the value indicated at section II.1.5 of this notice. The contract values for each lot may vary but will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Published value updated to £186,240,000
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  2. Status changed to active
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  3. Official notice release published
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  4. Submission deadline changed to 17 Feb 2022, 17:00 GMT
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  5. Buyer information updated
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  6. Status changed to planned
    2 Jun 2021, 22:45 BST
  7. Official notice release published
    2 Jun 2021, 22:45 BST
  8. Buyer information updated
    2 Jun 2021, 22:45 BST
Lots and requirements (9)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1 - East Midlands
    National Careers Service - Community Based Service - East Midlands
    active
    Published value£14,648,388
    The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking to procure 9 contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The ESFA are seeking Prime Contractors who are able to deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). This contract is for delivery of the community based service in the East Midlands Area. Additional information: The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2 - East of England
    National Careers Service - Community Based Service - East of England
    active
    Published value£13,191,588
    The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking to procure 9 contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The ESFA are seeking Prime Contractors who are able to deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). This contract is for the delivery of the community based service in the East of England area. Additional information: The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3 - London
    National Careers Service - Community Based Service - London
    active
    Published value£27,954,456
    The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking to procure 9 contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The ESFA are seeking Prime Contractors who are able to deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). This contract is for the delivery of the community based service in the London area. Additional information: The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4 - North East
    National Careers Service - Community Based Service - North East
    active
    Published value£15,161,958
    The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking to procure 9 contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The ESFA are seeking Prime Contractors who are able to deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). This contract is for the delivery of the community based service in the North East area. Additional information: The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #5 - North West
    National Careers Service - Community Based Service - North West
    active
    Published value£25,204,870
    The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking to procure 9 contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The ESFA are seeking Prime Contractors who are able to deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). This contract is for the delivery of the community based service in the North West area. Additional information: The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #6 - South East
    National Careers Service - Community Based Service - South East
    active
    Published value£18,690,642
    The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking to procure 9 contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The ESFA are seeking Prime Contractors who are able to deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). This contract is for the delivery of the community based service in the South East area. Additional information: The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #7 - South West
    National Careers Service - Community Based Service - South West
    active
    Published value£16,869,420
    The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking to procure 9 contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The ESFA are seeking Prime Contractors who are able to deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). This contract is for the delivery of the community based service in the South West area. Additional information: The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 8 · #8 - West Midlands
    National Careers Service - Community Based Service - West Midlands
    active
    Published value£31,752,466
    The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking to procure 9 contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The ESFA are seeking Prime Contractors who are able to deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). This contract is for the delivery of the community based service in the West Midlands area. Additional information: The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 9 · #9 - Yorkshire and the Humber
    National Careers Service - Community Based Service - Yorkshire and the Humber
    active
    Published value£22,766,212
    The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking to procure 9 contracts for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the 9 regions of England. The ESFA are seeking Prime Contractors who are able to deliver high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers. The National Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to both young people (from the age of 13) and adults through a website, webchat and telephone helpline. The Service, delivered by local community-based careers advisers, can be accessed face to face, by telephone, webchat and online. Young people aged 13 and over can access ongoing in-depth information, advice and guidance from the service via telephone, webchat or the National Careers Service website. Face to face careers information and advice in the community is available to Adults aged 19 and over 18 if Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). This contract is for the delivery of the community based service in the Yorkshire and the Humber area. Additional information: The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    4 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
  2. Submission deadline
    17 Feb 2022, 17:00 GMT
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published
ContractsNo contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
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