Scope
Reference
DN780642
Description
The Authority is looking to appoint a single Supplier to provide services to:
Support young people in Liverpool aged 16-17 and those aged up to 25 with an Education, Health, Care Plan, (EHCP) who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) with the aim of moving those young people into appropriate positive activity.
Support young people who have been identified at risk of NEET, in Year 11, as directed by the authority, as part of the NEET Prevention Strategy.
The Authority has identified 3 strands of engagement services which will be required.
Strand 1 - Post 16 Progression Workers
Strand 2 - Career Coaches
Strand 3 - Information, Advice & Guidance Officers
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,422,500 excluding VAT
- £2,907,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 10 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
If the suppliers performance meets the expected service requirements, and the services are still required (either in whole or part) then the Authority will consider the extension of the contract.
The contract can be extended up to 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional services linked to NEET prevention or early intervention services may be required throughout the life of the contract.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
CAREER CONNECT
- Companies House: 04233289
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXW-5439-RTBX
7th Floor Walker House
Liverpool
L2 3YL
United Kingdom
Email: bdt@careerconnect.org.uk
Website: https://careerconnect.org.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Liverpool City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-7813-WLPG
Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
United Kingdom
Email: emma.albel@liverpool.gov.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government