AwardedAwarded 25 August 2026
Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG)
Cumberland Council · Local authority
In brief
Cumberland Council awarded training and education work to Inspira (01) on 25 August 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,500,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 10 January 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Cumberland Council have commissioned a provider to provide a Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (TCIAG) provider.
Provision of independent cares advice, information and guidance for target beneficiary groups beginning in Year 9 and progression to aged 18 (or 25 in the care of ECHPs/SEND).
Delivery of the Council's statutory requirements relating to the September Guarantee of all 16-17 year old's having a suitable place of learning/training/employment (including tracking and reporting to DfE).
Identification of 16-17 year old's Not in Education. employment and training.
Ensuring sufficient provision of education, employment and training.
The contract will have a maximum value of £2,5000,000. and will be in place for 3 years, with the option to extend for up to one 24 month period.
The initial term is 10 January 2027 to 09 January 2030, if the possible extension of 24 months is used, the contract would end on 09 January 2032.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Inspira (01) (SME) 3 bids received | £2,500,000 | Awarded 20 July 2026 10 January 2027 to 9 January 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 010593-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 013598-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 018132-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 033744-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 043620-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 071668-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 081049-2026
About the buyer
Cumberland CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
139Awards
96Suppliers it has used most for training
- Inspira (01)2 contracts
- Cyclewise Whinlatter Ltd1 contract
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From notice 010593-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 February 2026, last updated 26 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.