Scope
Description
2.1. As a multi-academy trust we currently have two companies providing impartial, one-to-one careers guidance to our students (in line with the stipulation of Gatsby Benchmark 8). These companies also support our whole school CEIAG provision within our secondary schools. We are looking to streamline provision further by acquiring one Trust provider.
2.2. We are looking to continue to support in the delivery of impartial careers guidance to all students within KS3-5 enabling students to make appropriate and informed decisions about their futures. To provide operational and strategic support for the delivery of the careers.
2.3. We are looking for a programme within schools for Career Leads to assist in the acquisition of the Quality in Careers Standard for all secondary schools. The successful bidder would have to have scope to demonstrate their ability to meet the geographical spread of all NELT schools.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 year extension available on a annual review basis
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79634000 - Career guidance services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please request and submit all packs directly to the email address above
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality, Customer Requirements, Methodology and Approach | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Price | 35% |
| Company History | Quality | 10% |
| Additional Extras | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Companies House: 07492165
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCH-8799-MCTP
T/A The Academy At Shotton Hall
Peterlee
SR8 1AU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nelt.co.uk
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government