In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£2,500,000

Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)

Awarded to INSPIRA (01)

Published: Published 5 February 2026
Deadline: Closed 16 June 2026

Contracting authority

Cumberland CouncilBuyer
Carlisle, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PJGX-9191-DYLV

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Overview

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract to INSPIRA (01) for £2.5 million to deliver Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services across eight community areas. The service, commencing 10 January 2027, provides independent careers advice to students from Year 9 to age 18 (or 25 for those with EHCPs), fulfils statutory September Guarantee requirements, identifies NEET young people, and ensures adequate education, employment and training provision. The contract runs for an initial three-year term with an optional 24-month extension at the council's discretion.

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Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Services
Estimated value: £2,500,000
Procedure: Open
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 5 February 2026
Questions by: 27 May 2026
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value: £2,500,000
Award date: 19 July 2026
Contract period: 10 January 2027 → 9 January 2030

Winner

INSPIRA (01)

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Notice history

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Contract
29 July 2026
Contract Notice
12 May 2026
Planning Update
14 April 2026
Planning Update
27 February 2026
Prior Information Notice
13 February 2026
Prior Information Notice
5 February 2026

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