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Lot No: 1 - East Midlands
II.2.1) Title
National Careers Service - Community Based Service - East Midlands
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79634000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
14 648 388.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
30/09/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract is for a 2 year term and there will be two options to extend the contracts by up to 12 months each (2+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
Lot No: 2 - East of England
II.2.1) Title
National Careers Service - Community Based Service - East of England
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79634000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
13 191 588.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
30/09/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract is for a 2 year term and there will be two options to extend the contracts by up to 12 months each (2+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
Lot No: 3 - London
II.2.1) Title
National Careers Service - Community Based Service - London
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79634000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
27 954 456.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
30/09/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract is for a 2 year term and there will be two options to extend the contracts by up to 12 months each (2+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
Lot No: 4 - North East
II.2.1) Title
National Careers Service - Community Based Service - North East
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79634000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
15 161 958.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
30/09/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract is for a 2 year term and there will be two options to extend the contracts by up to 12 months each (2+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
Lot No: 5 - North West
II.2.1) Title
National Careers Service - Community Based Service - North West
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79634000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
25 204 870.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
30/09/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract is for a 2 year term and there will be two options to extend the contracts by up to 12 months each (2+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
Lot No: 6 - South East
II.2.1) Title
National Careers Service - Community Based Service - South East
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79634000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
18 690 642.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
30/09/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract is for a 2 year term and there will be two options to extend the contracts by up to 12 months each (2+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
Lot No: 7 - South West
II.2.1) Title
National Careers Service - Community Based Service - South West
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79634000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
16 869 420.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
30/09/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract is for a 2 year term and there will be two options to extend the contracts by up to 12 months each (2+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
Lot No: 8 - West Midlands
II.2.1) Title
National Careers Service - Community Based Service - West Midlands
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79634000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
31 752 466.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
30/09/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract is for a 2 year term and there will be two options to extend the contracts by up to 12 months each (2+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.
Lot No: 9 - Yorkshire and the Humber
II.2.1) Title
National Careers Service - Community Based Service - Yorkshire and the Humber
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79634000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
22 766 212.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
30/09/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract is for a 2 year term and there will be two options to extend the contracts by up to 12 months each (2+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contract values for each lot will not exceed the value indicated at section II.2.6 in respect of each lot.