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EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND PROVISION 2014-2020 IP 1.4 THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND RUNNING OF A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMME

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently overseeing a public procurement process titled "European Social Fund Provision 2014-2020 IP 1.4: The Supply of Services for the Management and Running of a Community Grant Programme". This procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with an estimated contract value of £501,937. The tender is open and consists of four distinct lots aimed at different geographical regions including North East, East Midlands, and West Midlands. The tender period ends on 2nd October 2019, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2019, lasting until 31st July 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure above the threshold.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-suited to deliver management and running services for grant programmes. Businesses experienced in community engagement, social development, and workforce skills enhancement will find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in this procurement, successful bidders will not only secure a contract but also contribute to important community initiatives aimed at increasing labour market participation and promoting social inclusion within the regions addressed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND PROVISION 2014-2020 IP 1.4 THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND RUNNING OF A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMME

Notice Description

The provision will be offered through four separate Lots of activity at Investment Priority (IP) and LEP level. We intend to enter in to four Lots with single Contracts for; North East (More Developed), The Marches (More Developed), Greater Lincolnshire, The Marches (Transitional), a single Contract for each of the Lots with the Applicants who submit the most economically advantageous tenders for each Lot. The precise value and scope of the Lots is still to be agreed with individual Local Enterprise Partnerships and their ESIF Committees and therefore the estimated value is based upon expressions of interest from LEPs and could be subject to change. Additional information: The ESF is part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme for England in 2014 to 2020. The European Commission (EC) owns these programmes and sets the Europe-wide ESF Programme requirements. The EC governs this Programme through its rules and regulations. In England, the Department for Work and Pensions Managing Authority manages this. The Managing Authority will deliver the Programme's priorities in England to increase labour market participation, promote social inclusion and develop the skills of the potential and existing workforce. The ESF is designed to increase sustainable economic and social inclusion in the European Union, by helping people who have difficulties finding work, and improving the skills of the workforce. You can access an overview of the Programme on GOV.UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93ecc2cd-456d-40b7-a794-973976711af5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a99828-742e-48d1-802d-e0d053349c69
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£501,937 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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