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LPS - Enterprise Adviser Network in Lancashire - RFQ 14293301

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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04 Aug 2017 at 13:58

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Mar 2017 at 16:04

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is seeking a delivery partner for the "LPS - Enterprise Adviser Network in Lancashire" contract, which was awarded to Inspira Cumbria Limited. This public procurement process, classified under recruitment services, primarily targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract began on 1st December 2016 and is set to run until 31st August 2020, with an annual value expected to be around £150,000 for the academic year 2016-2017, increasing to £300,000 for 2017-2018, subject to funding approval. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 16th September 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on career education and support services, particularly those that can facilitate strong partnerships between local businesses and educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their local knowledge and engagement capabilities to meet the needs of the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board and similar organisations involved in the delivery of careers education. The initiative aims to enhance the connections within the community, thus expanding potential market opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS - Enterprise Adviser Network in Lancashire - RFQ 14293301

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (LCC) and the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) are currently working with the Careers and Enterprise Company to build a Lancashire Enterprise Adviser Network, building on a pilot which commenced in January 2016. LCC is seeking a delivery partner to work with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to establish and implement an Enterprise Adviser Network that spans Lancashire working with the Local Authorities, the HIVE business network and the Burnley Bondholders, as well as other local delivery organisations operating in the Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) space. The purpose of the local Enterprise Adviser Network is to create powerful, lasting connections between local businesses and the schools and colleges in the area. LCC requires a delivery partner for the Enterprise Adviser Network to commence on 1st December 2016. Annual value is expected to be in the region of PS150,000 for academic year 2016-2017 and PS300,000 for academic year 2017-2018 (due to the increased requirements within the contract) - this is subject to funding approval as detailed in the ITT document. The contract is for an initial term of 1 year and 21 months (December 2016 - August 2018, with the option to extend for any number of defined periods up to a maximum of a further 2 years (macimum end date 31st August 2020). Additional information: No award notice attached to this contract. Please refer to contract reference - RJ/CORP/LCC/15/491b.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0943df-512a-4c72-8b39-946f1c8f08be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,028,695 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRA CUMBRIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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