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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "NEA Phase 2 CPA 5 (London & Home Counties 2)" project initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Leeds, England. The project falls under the education and training services category and had a total contract value of £3,253,955. The procurement method used for this open tender was an open procedure, with a contract period spanning from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020. This award was completed as of 28 March 2017 and serves to enhance support for self-employment among participants of the New Enterprise Allowance scheme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in mentoring and training services. Businesses that specialize in business development, entrepreneurship support, or financial advisory services would be well-equipped to compete. As the contract relates to assisting participants in starting their own businesses, it aligns with organisations committed to fostering self-employment and economic sustainability in the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NEA Phase 2 CPA 5 (London & Home Counties 2)

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 - East & South 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-a97b51ad-fab0-4c5e-9497-a6a3d8e20f2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/607f0da0-b13a-45c1-9996-fa53e32fcb6d
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
£3,253,955 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,253,955 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20179 years ago
Contract Period
28 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 & 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
Postcode Area
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) Ltd

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