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Employment Support for Older Workers - Central London Local Enterprise Partnership Area

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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09 Oct 2020 at 09:32

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Award

04 Jan 2017 at 15:19

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Employment Support for Older Workers - Central London Local Enterprise Partnership Area" is overseen by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This tender falls under the category of "Education and training services" and focuses on providing bespoke support to unemployed or inactive individuals aged 50 and over in the Central London region. The procurement method is classified as an 'open procedure', with a contract value of £2,922,973. The contract period is expected to commence on 21 November 2016 and conclude on 20 November 2019. Prospective providers are required to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the local labour market and deliver services through a variety of engagement methods, ensuring accessibility for all participants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in employment services, training and support for older workers, and social inclusion initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to approach this tender, given the emphasis on bespoke and flexible service delivery tailored to disadvantaged groups. Providers will benefit from the chance to significantly impact the lives of older job seekers while also expanding their client base in the public sector arena. Registered suppliers must use the specified eTendering system to express interest and respond to the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Support for Older Workers - Central London Local Enterprise Partnership Area

Notice Description

The aim of this Provision is to provide bespoke support to Participants who are unemployed or inactive and aged 50+ to assist them in overcoming any barriers that are preventing them from entering and sustaining employment. Through flexible and personalised packages of support, it will enhance engagement and work readiness activity for disadvantaged older people who face multiple barriers to work. Providers are expected to be able to show detailed knowledge of the Central London local labour market and barriers that affect access to employment. The Provider is required to deliver the Provision across the entire contract area via a range of engagement methods that should include, but is not limited to fixed delivery premises (on a full and/or part time basis) and outreach services to ensure that the Provision is accessible to all Participants. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. This is a procurement for services under the Light Touch Regime and DWP will not be bound by Public Contracts Regulations 2015 except as such Regulations are applicable to the Light Touch Regime. DWP expressly reserves the rights: (i)to use a reverse auction; (ii)to cancel this procurement at any stage; (iii)to not award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (iv)to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; (v)and in no circumstances will DWP be liable for any costs incurred by potential suppliers. The Provider will use the Provider Referral and Payment (PRaP) system to receive their referrals and to record claimant activity. The Provider will therefore need to have met relevant security requirements when contracts go live.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-712614b5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40c4151-47e6-46fc-8665-86be46918900
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,922,973 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2017 - 4 Jan 2020 3-4 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
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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S GOVERNMENT AND OUTSOURCING SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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