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Contract for the provision of self-employment support to individuals in Norfolk and Suffolk

NEW ANGLIA LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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07 Oct 2021 at 15:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership Limited, focused on the provision of self-employment support to individuals in Norfolk and Suffolk. The contract, titled "Contract for the provision of self-employment support to individuals in Norfolk and Suffolk," falls under the services industry category, specifically in research and development as well as educational and business consultancy services. This procurement is currently in the award stage, having been officially awarded on 7th October 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2021 and is due to conclude on 31st March 2023, with a total contract value of £680,640 and a minimum value of £567,909. The open procedure was utilised for this procurement, with the tender period ending on 27th September 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on providing training, mentoring, and consultancy services aimed at enhancing self-employment capabilities for individuals. Businesses with expertise in community engagement, educational programmes, and digital skills training would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, companies that have previously delivered similar support services or those that can demonstrate effective outreach to disadvantaged communities will also find this opportunity advantageous, as the contract aims to create a minimum of 300 new businesses and additional employment in a supportive environment across Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of self-employment support to individuals in Norfolk and Suffolk

Notice Description

The successful organisation will be expected to deliver a programme of support as outlined below, and engage with the wider evaluation and information sharing goals of the project partnership as outlined above. We currently offer a funded business start-up programme within our ERDF Business Growth Programme, which is delivered by Nwes and Menta, and due to end this autumn. Details on our website here : www.newanglia.co.uk/grant/start-up-programme This procurement is to deliver C-CARE Support for Self-Employment, a strand of T2, C Care Support for Social Inclusion. We are seeking a contractor to deliver project outputs as part of the larger programme. The whole delivery will take place in Norfolk and Suffolk with both online and face-to-face support required in both counties, and evidence that the successful organisation can deliver activity at locations right across Norfolk and Suffolk as demand requires. The contract will require a package of support in topic areas as outlined below. The aim of the activity is to train, upskill, and aid individuals into self-employment, and to support them on the start of their journey to create successful and stable businesses which have the potential to grow and to develop further, providing employment opportunities as they grow. The formal required outputs for this programme are: - * Minimum of 620 participants * 300 new businesses to be created. * 60 additional employees within those businesses We are seeking organisations to deliver across Norfolk and Suffolk via a bespoke package of support to be agreed. The programme will have a particular focus on encouraging people from disadvantaged communities to make the most of self-employment opportunities and should provide a delivery plan for the following: - * Assessment of individuals * Identified wrap-around support and signposting * Assist individuals in the undertaking of market research * Workshops (virtual and/or actual) * One to one mentoring/coaching support * Access to upskilling of digital skills * Raise awareness of business appropriate applications/tools * Signpost to workspace as required, hot desking, shared space, units. * To encourage the individuals to join business communities. * Recording all aspects of the programme including evidencing outputs for data reporting according to Interreg FCE programme rules. Please provide the following: 1. Delivery plan across the full seventeen-month period. 2. Provide a description of bespoke packages of support to be offered. 3. Explain your experience at delivering this type of contract, with examples of contracts successfully delivered in the past. 4. Details of premises and locations to be used for delivery. 5. Provide Curriculum Vitae of staff delivering the programme. 6. Provide a marketing plan to support the delivery as part of your bid and supporting the larger project. 7. Provide two referees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65200d8c-daab-4c54-9f9c-8c4cd67b935c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eb5f158-7032-4741-b43b-4ba6c64d3bdc
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£680,640 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£567,909 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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
NEW ANGLIA LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UG
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MID ANGLIAN ENTERPRISE AGENCY

NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ENTERPRISE SERVICES

Further Information

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