Expressions of Interest sought for delivery of new National Careers Service in NW

ESFA have initiated the process of procuring the new National Careers Service (NCS) across England. The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help people make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is delivered by qualified careers advisers. The service delivered through the new area based contracts will primarily be 'face to face' with a focus on nationally defined priority groups. Career Connect (formerly Greater Merseyside Connexions Partnership - GMCP) is a Matrix accredited Charity delivering Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services and intensive support that enables young people and adults across the North West achieve their potential. We have delivered NCS since 1997, when it was known as Next Step. We have been prime contract holders for the NW NCS and hold Prime contracts for services including ESFA/ESF NEET and NOMS CFO3 programmes. We hold the Merlin Standard for supply chain management. We are seeking Expressions of Interest from providers who would like to form part of our supply chain covering the NW area based contract for Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Warrington and Lancashire. To find out more, including instructions on how to express your interest please go to http://www.careerconnect.org.uk/partnerships. The DEADLINE for submission is 6pm 30 November 2017.