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Hertfordshire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Hertfordshire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area" is initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and focuses on delivering support to unemployed and economically inactive individuals in the Hertfordshire LEP area. The tender, classified under education and training services, is currently at the Award stage. This project has a total contract value of £1,800,000 and involves a contract period that starts on 8th August 2016 and ends on 31st July 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing all suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in employment services, training, and community outreach initiatives aimed at re-engaging the unemployed workforce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in tailored support programmes or those capable of addressing employment barriers for diverse groups would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such projects not only creates potential revenue streams but also contributes to social impact by helping individuals gain employment.

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Notice Title

Hertfordshire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area

Notice Description

This Provision will focus on delivering a package of support to help unemployed and economically inactive people within the Hertfordshire LEP area find and keep a job. It will be targeted at different groups and delivery is expected to be appropriately tailored to meet the needs of the Participant to engage, address barriers to work and improve their chances of securing and sustaining employment. This Provision is voluntary and will aim to reduce the number of people who are inactive or not in employment in the Hertfordshire LEP area. The Provider must meet ESF specific requirements set by the European Commission and failure to comply can result in a high financial risk for both the Provider and DWP, as funds used inappropriately or for ineligible Participants or purposes and/or where the ESF requirements have not been met are recoverable from Providers. The Provider will use the Provider Referral and Payment (PRaP) system to receive their referrals and to record claimant activity. The Provider will therefore need to have met relevant security requirements when contracts go live. This contract will be for the use of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), its Executive Agencies and those Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) sponsored by DWP. Further information including a list of such Agencies and Public Bodies can be viewed by selecting 'Ministerial Departments' on the Departmental website. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e4a1a2f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de80e432-782b-471a-a979-48f6cb847c71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED IN PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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