Award

NEA Phase 2 CPA 6 (London & Home Counties 3) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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29 Apr 2021 at 13:29

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23 Oct 2020 at 09:42

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14 Oct 2020 at 11:52

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18 Apr 2018 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "NEA Phase 2 CPA 6 (London & Home Counties 3)" under the open procurement method, specifically designed to support individuals transitioning to self-employment through the New Enterprise Allowance scheme. The contract, valued at £2,616,344, runs from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020, serving participants referred by Jobcentre Plus. While the tender process is complete, it reflects transparency as the award notification was published later for record-keeping purposes. The primary industry category classified for this procurement is "Education and training services," with the delivery addresses situated in London, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies that provide mentoring and business support services, particularly those focused on assisting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses offering expertise in training and coaching for self-employment or new business start-ups would be well-suited to engage in future contracts arising from similar initiatives. Additionally, those with established connections to Jobcentre Plus and experience with government-funded support schemes may find themselves at an advantage in competing for upcoming tenders in this sector.

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Notice Title

NEA Phase 2 CPA 6 (London & Home Counties 3) (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 & West London (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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96c71e33-6b80-4e02-9049-8034a87eefe0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3240c4ea-0e9c-4592-a9e1-dff02eb5d340
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
£2,616,344 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,616,344 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
crosscutting.technologyp-i@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS

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