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PlanningUnited KingdomServices£180,000,000

Careers Support for Young People

Published
Published 17 March 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 14 October 2026 (83 days left)
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Overview

The Department for Education is planning a procurement for careers support services to schools and colleges in England, delivering careers education, information, advice and guidance for young people from 2027/28 onwards, with an estimated contract value of £90–£180 million over 3–5 years plus potential mobilisation. This is currently a market engagement phase with no competitive process underway; the department held an initial supplier event on 31 March 2026 and is conducting a follow-up webinar on 4 June 2026 to refine service specifications and gather supplier feedback.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Planning
Category
Services
Estimated value
£180,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 March 2026
Deadline
14 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Career guidance servicesEducation and training services

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Prior Information Notice

    20 May 2026

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  2. Prior Information Notice

    20 May 2026

    View notice ↗

  3. Planning Update

    2 April 2026

    View notice ↗

  4. Prior Information Notice

    17 March 2026

    View notice ↗

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