Scope
Description
Cumberland Council is looking to procure a new contract for the delivery of its Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service in 2026 with the aim of new contract of up to 5 years commencing in January 2027.
The Council is interested in hearing from current and prospective providers of similar services about their experience of relevant provision. This will inform the Service Specification.
Providers could also be invited to at least two market engagement events prior to the launch of the Invitation to Tender.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,500,000 excluding VAT
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 January 2027 to 9 January 2030
- Possible extension to 9 January 2032
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 March 2026
Engagement process description
To start the engagement process, the Council would welcome feedback within a short survey that can be accessed in the link below.
https://forms.office.com/e/LWenxuNPvF
Provider Engagement Session
13th March 2026 11am-12pm via MS teams
To reserve a space on the provider engagement session please send an email to Joel Rasbash, Commissioning Manager using the following email address: Joel.Rasbash@cumbria.gov.uk
A Microsoft Teams invite link will be sent to all providers who register an interest before the deadline (12th March 2026, 5pm.)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
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