Award

PACS BMSR (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

09 Feb 2018 at 15:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "PACS BMSR" concerning the New Enterprise Allowance scheme, aimed at assisting individuals transitioning into self-employment. This procurement process falls under the services category of education and training, and was conducted through an open method. The contract, worth £2,545,102, has a contract period commencing from 28th March 2017 and concluding on 31st December 2020. This award was published on 28th February 2018 for transparency following its completion.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities particularly for businesses focused on mentoring, training, and supportive services for self-employed individuals. Companies that specialise in educational services, especially those offering tailored support for Universal Credit participants, would be well-suited to explore this contract's requirements. Given the emphasis on both small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, firms in these categories may find a competitive edge in participating in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PACS BMSR (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Notice Description

The New Enterprise Allowance scheme was designed to support the move into self-employment for those people who want to start their own business. The NEA Phase 2 extends this support to some Universal Credit participants already self employed. It provides Mentoring support and financial assistance (NEA allowance for new business start ups) to Participants who satisfy eligibility and are referred to the scheme by Jobcentre Plus Districts - Bedfordshire & (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1459e2a9-f4d3-4d92-ad3e-0973b61d5fb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a315f7-c395-4eaa-bf21-1bd42247f5fb
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, VCSE
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
£2,545,102 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,545,102 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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