Award

ESF 2014-20 The Marches

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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02 Jun 2021 at 09:35

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12 May 2021 at 14:41

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09 Oct 2020 at 10:48

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13 Sep 2019 at 09:58

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13 Sep 2019 at 09:58

Award

13 Sep 2019 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ESF 2014-20 The Marches" contract, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions based in Leeds, England, involves a total contract value of £9,900,000 for training and support services aimed at unemployed and economically inactive individuals in the West Midlands. This selective tender was awarded to Reed in Partnership Limited on August 8, 2019, with a contract period running from October 7, 2019, to October 6, 2022. The tender period concluded on June 14, 2019, and is classified under the CPV category of education and training services.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on social services and skills training, particularly those capable of delivering tailored support to disadvantaged groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could be particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract's emphasis on community engagement and employability enhancement for vulnerable populations.

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Notice Title

ESF 2014-20 The Marches

Notice Description

The Provision is a package of tailored support for unemployed and economically inactive individuals - particularly those who are disadvantaged and facing multiple barriers to employment and those that are not fully supported by existing employment programmes. The Provision is voluntary for Participants. The Provision enhances engagement with the specified priority groups. It develops their employability skills, improves their work readiness activity and helps to move them into employment. The ultimate purpose of the Provision is to achieve sustained employment outcomes. The inclusion of In-Work Support in the Provision for those that require it, enhances the likelihood of work sustainability being achieved. Additional information: Attachments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-252ca1a1-a121-47a3-88e1-0896edea0804
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413778a7-8cb2-4c32-8b3d-2d5867a0fd93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2019 - 6 Oct 2022 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
xxxx@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG West Midlands (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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