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PlanningUnited KingdomServices£180,000,000

Careers Support for Young People

Department for Education(buyer)

Published
Published 17 March 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 14 October 2026 (37 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.

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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

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  1. Prior Information Notice

    20 May 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    20 May 2026

  3. Planning Update

    2 April 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    17 March 2026

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