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Linkedin Non Subscription Agreement (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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09 Feb 2018 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Linkedin Non Subscription Agreement", which falls under the education and training services industry category. This procurement was undertaken through an open procedure above the threshold, with the award date recorded as 28 March 2017. The contract, valued at £1,952,611, spans from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020. It was initiated to support the New Enterprise Allowance scheme aimed at facilitating self-employment for Universal Credit participants, particularly in North & Mid Wales and South Wales. The contract was awarded to Business Sense Associates and is based in Leeds, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly those involved in mentoring and business support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit from engaging in this area, as the scheme is designed to foster business creation and development. Industry players who can deliver tailored mentoring support and financial assistance to new business startups may find substantial prospects for growth by aligning their services with the goals of the New Enterprise Allowance scheme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Linkedin Non Subscription Agreement (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Notice Description

The New Enterprise Allowance scheme was designed to support the move into self-employment for those people who want to start their own business. The NEA Phase 2 extends this support to some Universal Credit participants already self employed. It provides Mentoring support and financial assistance (NEA allowance for new business start ups) to Participants who satisfy eligibility and are referred to the scheme by Jobcentre Plus Districts - North & Mid Wales, South (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92a49b30-dd61-4701-b556-bf54f324755e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd971c2-f9e0-4825-b4c5-7ec1e24d0519
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,952,611 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,952,611 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS SENSE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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