Award

Northamptonshire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Dec 2016 at 11:46

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

21 Dec 2016 at 10:27

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

16 Dec 2016 at 15:16

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking tenders for a service contract titled "Northamptonshire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area" aimed at reducing unemployment among working-age individuals facing multiple barriers. This procurement is classified under education and training services and is located in the East Midlands, specifically targeting the areas of Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Northampton. The contract period is set to commence on 30 January 2017 and will run until 31 January 2020, with a contract value of £2,932,721. The tender was published on 3 May 2016, and the submission period ended on 14 June 2016, utilising an open procurement method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in employment support services or those that can offer holistic solutions to improve job readiness. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may particularly benefit from this procurement, as they tend to fit the requirements of delivering tailored services in the region. The call for tenders was designed to attract providers that can navigate the complexities of re-engaging individuals with the job market, thus contributing to local economic development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area

Notice Description

The purpose of the provision is to reduce the number of working age people with multiple barriers claiming key out of work benefits by supporting them back into sustained employment, thereby reducing the pressure on public services and breaking the cycle of dependency. The provision will address the holistic needs of individuals and link them to the significant economic opportunities available in the Northamptonshire LEP area. Attendance on the provision is voluntary for Participants. The provision will be for the whole of the Northamptonshire LEP area but with a specific focus on the geographical areas of Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Northampton where levels of unemployment and wider inactivity are higher. 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-b5fd17-9ea3cc0f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925a7357-e606-4759-882b-9b33e1763d68
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
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
£2,932,721 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,932,721 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2017 - 31 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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKING LINKS (EMPLOYMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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