Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)

Tender description

Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services to support young people. Cumberland Council is committed to delivering these services to increase the participation of young people in education and training, reduce the numbers of NEET and Not Knowns and to ensure vulnerable young people get the careers support they need to successfully transition into adulthood. Lot 1: The council conducted the procurement using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Invitation to Tender contained all information about the procurement process, the services and award criteria. The bids received were assessed against the advertised award criteria and the contract was awarded. The contract is for an initial period of 24 months, starting on 30th September 2023. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to TWELVE months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. The maximum length of the contract, including the optional extensions, is 48 months. The total value of the contract for the initial two years is £1,050,000. The maximum value for the two initial years plus the two 12 month extensions is £2,100,000.