notice_summary_english: ScopeDescriptionWestmorland and Furness Council are publishing this notice to advise of the future intention to re-commission and procure their Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services to support young people to participate. The focus of the contract is to increase participation in education and training, reduce the numbers of NEET and Not Knowns and to ensure vulnerable young people get the careers support they need to successfully transition into adulthood.Total value (estimated)£2,005,000 excluding VAT£2,005,000 including VATContract dates (estimated)1 October 2027 to 30 September 20303 yearsMain categoryServicesCPV classifications79634000 - Career guidance services80000000 - Education and training servicesContract locationsUKD12 - East CumbriaParticipationParticular suitabilitySmall and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)SubmissionPublication date of tender notice (estimated)1 October 2026ProcedureProcedure typeOpen procedureSpecial regimeLight touchAbove or below total value thresholdAbove or equal to thresholdContracting authorityWestmorland and Furness CouncilPublic Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-1758-YNVRSouth Lakeland HouseKendalLA9 4DQUnited KingdomEmail: Procurement.Mailbox.WAF@Cumbria.gov.ukRegion: UKD12 - East CumbriaOrganisation type: Public authority - sub-central government ScopeDescriptionWestmorland and Furness Council are publishing this notice to advise of the future intention to re-commission and procure their Targeted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance services to support young people to participate. The focus of the contract is to increase participation in education and training, reduce the numbers of NEET and Not Knowns and to ensure vulnerable young people get the careers support they need to successfully transition into adulthood.Total value (estimated)£2,005,000 excluding VAT£2,005,000 including VATContract dates (estimated)1 October 2027 to