Tender

South West Wales Opportunity 50+

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "South West Wales Opportunity 50+" is initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, targeting education and training services within the UK. The tender is currently active, with a value of £184,600. It aims to assist individuals aged 50 and over who are receiving specific DWP benefits, such as ESA and Universal Credit, in overcoming barriers to employment. The tender period commenced on April 27, 2015, and submissions were due by May 12, 2015, for contracts commencing on July 13, 2015, and ending on September 30, 2016. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on delivering training and support services. Companies adept at engaging with older demographics and addressing their unique challenges in employment would find this contract particularly relevant. The emphasis on providing tailored services for senior citizens can encourage businesses in the education and training sector to enhance their offerings and expand their market reach within this demographic.

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Notice Title

South West Wales Opportunity 50+

Notice Description

The provision is to specifically assist customers aged 50+ in receipt of any DWP benefit including ESA and Universal Credit, and not on the Work Programme, to tackle challenges and remove barriers preventing them from returning to work. Additional information: The Invitation to Tender Pack is available on Bravosolution. Your tender response should be submitted via BravoSolution. If you are not a BravoSolution registered supplier, you must register with BravoSolution to bid - https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Helpline telephone number:0800 368 4850 Helpline email: help@bravosolution.co.uk See Instructions to Potential Suppliers document for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57445b77-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c67053-2e44-4b3c-92e3-da248dc1dac4
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£184,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2015 - 30 Sep 2016 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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