Tender

GB-Lowestoft: East Suffolk Flexible Employer Scheme

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2020 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk Council is seeking a supplier for the "East Suffolk Flexible Employer Scheme," aimed at assisting micro and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in East Suffolk. This open tender, classified under business development consultancy services, has a total value of £100,000, with a minimum contract value of £50,000. The tender period concludes on 25th March 2020, while the contract is scheduled to start from 20th April 2020 and extend until 31st March 2022, with a potential one-year extension based on performance and available funding.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services focused on workforce development and inclusivity. Companies that have experience in creating tailored programmes for employment returners, particularly those familiar with challenges faced by individuals re-entering the workforce after caregiving responsibilities, would be well-positioned to compete. The project is expected to provide SMEs with the necessary knowledge and skills to tap into and mobilise a large, skilled demographic, promoting both business growth and social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: East Suffolk Flexible Employer Scheme

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 18 March 2020 for the following reason: 18/03/2020 Due to unforeseen circumstances this procurement has been cancelled for the foreseeable future. Thank you for your interest in this contract and apologies for any inconvenience caused.(East Suffolk Council is commissioning a supplier to work with a range of micro and SME businesses in east Suffolk, to help them develop a bespoke Returner Programme for their organisation. This pilot project will work with businesses, providing them with the knowledge and skills required to develop the means to access a large, skilled and relatively inaccessible demographic group of individuals (Returners) who have taken an extended period of time out of employment for caring responsibilities and want to return to paid work. The project is fully funded for year one. The contract period will be between April 2020 and March 2021 with an additional optional extension of one year up to two years in total (one plus one). The extension will be subject to the supplier's performance in year one and the availability of funding for year two.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7c957f2-d8d8-4457-94b8-f80c46fd6d3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215183b0-0474-42f4-ae1b-ec01d0ef28e8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

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