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NEA Phase 2 CPA 2 (Central England 2) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is involved in the NEA Phase 2 CPA 2 tender process, focused on education and training services within the East of England. The procurement, classified as an open procedure above threshold, had its contract period spanning from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020, with a total value of £2,293,382. Although the tender period ended on 4 November 2016, the contract award was published later for transparency after the completion of the process, reflecting the commitment to informing stakeholders about public expenditure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing mentoring and financial assistance services, particularly those focused on self-employment support for Universal Credit participants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well positioned to compete for such contracts, as they align closely with the eligibility criteria set forth by the contracting authority. Engaging in this tender could facilitate collaboration with Jobcentre Plus and enhance service offerings in the region, ultimately benefiting the local economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEA Phase 2 CPA 2 (Central England 2) (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 - East Anglia (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-b5fd17-1c7929ca-adb8-4140-a735-643e198a276e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be028c37-9a48-4e28-bb7b-ecacc930afee
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
£2,293,382 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,293,382 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINNACLE PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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