Tender

Connect to Work - EOI

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

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21 Jan 2025 at 12:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Seetec Business Technology Centre Limited is inviting expressions of interest for the "Connect to Work" programme under the CPV code 79611000 (Job search services) and 80400000 (Adult and other education services). The procurement process follows an open procedure and is currently at the tender amendment stage. Interested parties must complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form by the 31st of January 2025. The contract, covering regions such as North West, West Midlands, East of England, London, and South West, will run from the 1st of April 2025 to the 31st of March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering employability services, supported employment services, and Individual Placement Support services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Collaborative organisations sharing Seetec’s values of providing tailored support to help participants progress into sustainable employment will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their operations and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect to Work - EOI

Notice Description

Application Process: - Complete the attached MS Forms EOI by the closing date (31st January 2025). Overview and Service Description: Seetec specialise in providing first-class services within the skills and education, employability and health, criminal justice and social care sectors across the UK. It is important to all parts of the Seetec Group that our Partners operate in ways which support our purpose, vision, mission and values. More information can be found on our website. We're committed to providing opportunities and support to people from all walks of life and empowering them to shape their own futures. We provide tailored support to help participants progress in their journey, to deal with their barriers and get into sustainable employment. Collaboration is at the very heart of our ethos, and as an existing provider delivering Employability Services, Supported Employment, Individual Placement Support Services, and specialised localised services we are looking for like-minded organisations to join us as a delivery partner for the upcoming Connect to Work opportunities. So, if you share our values and have expertise in providing IPS services, Supported Employment Services, Employability Services or specialised local services for specified cohorts, we'd love to hear from you. By coming together, we will ensure that no-one is left behind! Please indicate your interest in partnering with us by completing our online 'Expression of Interest' (EOI) below, outlining the services you offer. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=c2N7y57PGkCegWGpBbQ6Zpi0dng80tNKl0S7FH5sQnhUMUpVWTNWV0pCSVlXSUZUS0FERFdUSU1NRi4u&route=shorturl Payment Mechanism: TBC Seetec Contracting entity: Seetec Business Technology Centre (SBTC) T&Cs TBC, but will likely include KPIs and SLAs such as: - Participant progress updates - Attendance reporting - Case study submissions - Contract management reviews - Progress into work, post course completion Specific requirements and capabilities: - Supplier must be able to deliver employability services, either through an IPS, Supported Employment or specialist employability model - Supplier must pass the Seetec due diligence process once notified of intent to award (template attached for your information). - Supplier must have experience working with economically inactive individuals - Any bids that do not answer all questions or requirements will be immediately discounted, and the supplier will not be notified. Please note, this does not constitute an offer to work with your organisation, but is the first stage in our selection process. For organisations successful at EOI stage, we will undertake further due diligence and commercial pricing analysis to make our final selection of partners. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Additional information: EOI Scoring: Our EOIs are scored fairly and transparently. Organisational details are unscored, and used for reference only. Yes/no questions such as "is your organisation interested in end to end delivery?" are unscored and used for reference only. Some "yes/no" questions may be scored. Qualitative questions are generally scored out of 5, as per the below: 5: Response meets requirements in all material respects and is extremely likely to deliver the required outcome. 4: Response meets the requirement in most material requests but is lacking or inconsistent in some minor respects. 3: Response meets requirements in certain material respects and provides certain information which is relevant but is lacking / inconsistent in material respects. 2: Response falls short of achieving the expected standard in a number of identifiable respects. 1: Response significantly fails to meet standards required. Contains significant shortcomings or is inconsistent with other proposals / responses. 0: No responses provided or response not relevant to question. Should you have any queries, please contact Partnerships@Seetec.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53970102-5f81-4a8b-b6b1-a7a368382048
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e49319-3a9f-433d-b50d-1c647c08c6ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOCKLEY
Postcode
SS5 4RG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Hockley
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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