Award

Pilot for Provision of Financial Services for the Blackpool Council Positive Steps into Work Chance2Shine Recruitment Agency

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Award

22 Feb 2019 at 11:48

Award Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2018 at 10:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council is seeking a provider for the "Pilot for Provision of Financial Services for the Blackpool Council Positive Steps into Work Chance2Shine Recruitment Agency." This service, aimed at the financial consultancy sector, is intended to support long-term unemployed individuals in the Fylde Coast region of the North West of England. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage following a competitive tender that was published on 8th August 2018, with a tender deadline of 23rd August 2018. The contract period begins on 1st September 2018 and concludes on 31st August 2019, with an emphasis on outsourcing employee contracting, payroll, and credit management processes.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial services, particularly those with experience in payroll and debt management. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their ability to handle the complexities of the financial consultancy market, along with a track record in supporting employment initiatives for disadvantaged groups, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could lead to valuable partnerships with Blackpool Council, thereby opening avenues for future contracts and market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pilot for Provision of Financial Services for the Blackpool Council Positive Steps into Work Chance2Shine Recruitment Agency

Notice Description

The Positive Steps into Work service are currently delivering both DWP's flagship 'Work Programme' under subcontract to People Plus who are one of the Prime Contractors in Lancashire and Journey to Work under subcontract to G4S. The provisions support long-term unemployed customers on a range of benefits living across the Fylde Coast to access sustainable employment. We also facilitate an internal Work Placement programme 'Chance2Shine' which also targets the long-term unemployed and young people who are NEET. The Chance2Shine Recruitment Agency is an additional new pilot to support the conversion of Chance2Shine unpaid Work Placements to paid temporary positions, increase performance outcomes on our payment by results contract for sustainable employment and create opportunities into other markets in the future. We want to outsource the employee contracting, payroll services, credit and debt management processes to an experienced provider who can support the development of the new pilot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae20bb5d-27ca-4da5-844a-9c0f278e68fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7925ff58-5edc-4a42-9800-158e4000f50e
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Gordon
Contact Email
sarah.gordon@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478373

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DANBRO

Further Information

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