Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)

Cumberland Council is procuring Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services to support young people. The 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. \r \r The Council proposes to enter into the Contract for an initial period of TWO years with the successful Tenderer (Service Provider) . \r There are TWO optional extensions available of up to TWELVE months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. \r \r The lowest estimated value stated above is for the initial term of two years (excluding VAT). \r \r The highest estimated value stated above is for the initial term of two years plus the two optional extensions of 12 months. \r \r Details of current expenditure are indicative only and the Council does not guarantee any spend against this Contract.\r \r For further details, please register on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk) to access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and all other tender documents, including the Service Specification. \r \r All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.\r \r Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.\r \r If you experience a problem on The Chest, please email ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or telephone 0330 005 0352 between the hours of 08:30 - 17:30.\r