Pipeline

Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service

  • Cumberland Council

UK1: Pipeline notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010593

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064932

Published 5 February 2026, 3:22pm



Scope

Description

The provision of Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services for young people aged 16-18, and up to 25 for those who are care-experienced or have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The service will support young people who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), helping them to access appropriate education, employment and training opportunities.

This is a pipeline notice only. Tender documents will be advertised on the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk)

Total value (estimated)

  • £2,500,000 excluding VAT
  • £3,000,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 January 2027 to 9 January 2030
  • Possible extension to 9 January 2032
  • 5 years

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Contract locations

  • UKD1 - Cumbria

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

11 May 2026


Contracting authority

Cumberland Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV

Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate

Carlisle

CA1 1RD

United Kingdom

Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government