Published date: 3 August 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 3 July 2023, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£1,050,000 to £2,100,000

Procurement reference

CC001-DN672998-82475477

Published date

3 August 2023

Closing date

3 July 2023

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

30 September 2023

Contract end date

29 September 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Cumberland Council is procuring Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services to support young people. The Council is committed to delivering these services to increase the participation of young people in education and training, reduce the numbers of NEET and Not Knowns and to ensure vulnerable young people get the careers support they need to successfully transition into adulthood. \r
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The Council proposes to enter into the Contract for an initial period of TWO years with the successful Tenderer (Service Provider) . \r
There are TWO optional extensions available of up to TWELVE months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. \r
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The lowest estimated value stated above is for the initial term of two years (excluding VAT). \r
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The highest estimated value stated above is for the initial term of two years plus the two optional extensions of 12 months. \r
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Details of current expenditure are indicative only and the Council does not guarantee any spend against this Contract.\r
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For further details, please register on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk) to access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and all other tender documents, including the Service Specification. \r
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All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.\r
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Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.\r
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If you experience a problem on The Chest, please email ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or telephone 0330 005 0352 between the hours of 08:30 - 17:30.\r

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)

  • Opportunity
  • Published 2 June 2023

Award information

Awarded date

3 August 2023

Contract start date

30 September 2023

Contract end date

29 September 2025

Total value of contract

£2,100,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Inspira Cumbria Limited (Trading as Inspira)

Address

Gillan Way, Penrith 40 Business Park, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9BP

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Jacqui Sullivan

Address

Cumbria House
107 - 117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
England

Email

jacqui.sullivan@cumberland.gov.uk

Website

https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/