National Careers Service - "Technical and Live Services" and "Portfolio Support" - Joint Pre-Market Engagement Event

Department for EducationcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06ba48Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£14.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

22 Jun 2026

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Description

These procurements will be ran via the GCA Framework "Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7" RM1043.9, Lot 2. Only suppliers awarded onto this framework Lot shall be invited to participate in this preliminary market engagement event and subsequent further competition. This event is to alert the market of an upcoming tender opportunity and to provide important context and information ahead of the requirements being launched. Technical and Live Services We are seeking a supplier that will partner with us to provide on-going technical capability to maintain the web presence of the National Careers Service, Data Sharing Service (DSS), Skills for Careers and associated Course Directory. The desired outcome is for the awarded supplier to bring industry best practices and high performing individuals to work alongside our delivery and in-house team.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba48
Total value
£14,000,000 excluding VAT
£16,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
18 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2030
Possible extension to 17 Oct 2031
Main category
services
CPV classifications
72222300
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)