Tender

Self-employment Support

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

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Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Seetec Business Technology Centre is seeking to procure services for a project titled "Self-employment Support," targeting the specialist training services industry category. This procurement process aims to engage with Intervention Partners who can provide tailored self-employment support across England, specifically focusing on participants who are unemployed or economically inactive. The open procedure began with the tender period set to end on 24th September 2025 and services are slated to commence on 15th October 2025, concluding by 14th October 2029. The entity is situated at 75-77 Main Road, Hockley, England. Notably, the procurement method is competitive, allowing multiple providers to potentially be awarded contracts. This initiative forms part of Seetec’s broader employability programmes and is designed to deliver essential services such as business planning and marketing support, with the final submission date for bids on 24th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personal development training services, particularly those experienced in working with unemployed or economically inactive individuals. Companies that can offer a mix of face-to-face and online support, with capabilities in areas such as business registration, tax returns, and marketing strategies, will find this an advantageous opportunity. These services not only fulfil Seetec's mission of empowering individuals towards sustainable employment but also allow businesses to expand their service offerings across multiple regions within England, enhancing business growth potential. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given Seetec's focus on inclusivity and spot purchasing payment mechanisms without guaranteed volumes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Self-employment Support

Notice Description

Application Process: - Complete the attached MS Forms (https://forms.office.com/e/8KX8drEVN7) by the closing date. - Complete and submit the attached Rate Card to Procurement@seetec.co.uk by the closing date. 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 https://seetec.co.uk/about-us/our-story/our-values/. 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. It is therefore crucial support is accessible and timely. Due to the nature of our delivery, we are seeking Intervention Partners to meet the demand for self-employment support. The provision will support our participants across England. Seetec require a provider who can deliver tailored self-employment support to our participants who are unemployed/economically inactive and need support to help them start or grow their businesses. The self-employment support should include: - 121 meetings with a business advisor - Creating a tailored action plan and business plan to suit the participants unique needs and goals - Assistance with business registration - Guidance on completing tax returns - Support with navigating Universal Credit for the self-employed - In work support for the participant once their business is up and running - A range or workshops to support with: - Business planning - Marketing - Social media (Tik Tok, Facebook, Instagram etc.) - Websites & domains - Business finances - Understanding self-employment Ideally with this support should include a mix of face-to-face delivery with the business advisor and wrap around online support as well. The participants should receive support for 6-12 months to ensure they can start and grow their business and can sustain their self-employment. The successful Bidder will need to work closely with Seetec's validation team to confirm participants' job outcomes. Seetec hold contracts across several government departments, spanning multiple geographies across the Southwest, East of England, Midlands, Northwest and London. The provider must be able to deliver, as a minimum, across the Southwest. Additional information: Seetec reserves the right to award the contract to one or more providers depending on the applications received and the successful providers will be included onto our database of Intervention Partners. Payment Mechanism: Spot purchase basis with no guaranteed volumes. Seetec Contracting entity: Seetec Business Technology Centre (SBTC) This procurement is to deliver services across England for participants on Seetec's employability programmes. However, referrals may come from the Employability, Business & Training or Communities & Education business units, which trade under the following names: - Seetec Business Technology Centre (SBTC) - Seetec Pluss Ltd - Pluss CIC - Tribal Business Solutions Standard T&Cs attached for information in addition to these there will be KPIs and SLAs to include: - Participant progress updates - Attendance reporting - Case study submissions - Contract management reviews - Success rates for Job Starts and Job Outcomes Specific requirements and capabilities: - Supplier must be able to deliver tailored self-employment support to individuals. - Supplier must have experience working with participants who are unemployed or economically inactive. - Supplier must pass the Seetec due diligence process once notified of intent to award (template attached for your information). - Supplier must submit the rate card template provided which should include the full list of services they are able to provide. - Any bids that do not answer all questions or requirements will be immediately discounted, and the supplier will not be notified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d431408-4cab-424d-b4f7-675cd629500a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d02d6724-8c3f-4ba3-b358-be7c1bd33d68
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2029 4-5 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Hockley
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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