Award

Opportunity YOU in Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS is seeking to engage suppliers for the project titled "Opportunity YOU in Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire." This procurement, classified under the education and training services industry, was conducted using an open procedure and concluded with the awarding of the contract to MAXIMUS People Services Limited. The contract, valued at £357,750, spans from 1st February 2016 to 15th December 2017. It aims to provide a six-week bespoke service for unemployed claimants, lone parents, and carers, enabling their access to job vacancies and pathways to sustainable employment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the service sector, particularly those aimed at delivering training and employment support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the contracted services involve engaging with vulnerable populations. Companies with experience in job placement, skills training, and holistic support for job seekers can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially expand their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Opportunity YOU in Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Notice Description

The Avon, Severn & Thames Jobcentre Plus District intend to use the FSF to deliver a 6 weeks bespoke service, to be known as "Opportunity YOU in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire', for unemployed claimants, Lone Parents and Carers to access job vacancies and progress into sustainable employment. (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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc788cc-4872-4716-acb9-459b26b2393a
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
£357,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£357,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 201610 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2016 - 15 Dec 2017 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
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAXIMUS PEOPLE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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