Department for Education · Awarded contract
Awarded

Delivery of National Careers Service Community-Based Service in West Midlands

Awarded 03 Jul 2022

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Awarded03 Jul 2022
Value£31,752,466.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 2y 1mo ago2y 3mo term
Awarded 3 July 2022Expired 29 Sept 2024

Department for Education awarded a contract to Prospects Services for the delivery of the National Careers Service - Community Based Service in the West Midlands, as part of contracts let across the 9 regions of England.

The service delivers high quality independent careers information, advice and guidance to National Careers Service customers, including young people from the age of 13 and adults, through face-to-face community-based careers advisers, telephone, webchat and online channels.

Face-to-face careers information and advice in the community is available to adults aged 19 and over, or 18 if Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET).

The contract value is £31,752,466.

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