Award

Moneywise Plus (ESF/BBO funded project) delivery partner procurement

REACHING PEOPLE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2020 at 10:19

Award Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2020 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Moneywise Plus (ESF/BBO funded project) delivery partner procurement" is being conducted by the buying organisation Reaching People, located in Leicester, England. This project, funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund, falls under the industry category of Education and training services. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with a contract value of £64,500. The application deadline is 7 April 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1 July 2020, concluding on 30 June 2022. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure designed for projects below threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare benefits support and advice, particularly those experienced in providing holistic services that enhance financial and digital skills of clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on organisational capacity, partnerships, and experience in target-focused project delivery. Successful bidders will contribute to vital support mechanisms aiming to assist individuals in moving towards employment, education, or training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Moneywise Plus (ESF/BBO funded project) delivery partner procurement

Notice Description

The Moneywise Plus project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund. Led by Reaching People, the project is delivered through 6 member/partner organisations each with their own strengths, areas of expertise and reach into the community. The project operates in Leicester and Leicestershire and provides free 1-2-1, holistic support tailored to the individual's needs with the aim of increasing the clients financial and digital, skills and confidence to enable them to move towards employment, education or training. Universal Credit, as well as related, wider financial, debt and benefit issues, is a significant concern for the clients we support. We are therefore seeking to procure the services of an additional partner with expertise in this area. Total contract value is the maximum based on one full time staff member, including 15% for management and office costs as per the funders' restrictions. Required outputs are minimum of: * 70 participants to be signed up to the project by March 2022. * 8 clients move into education and training on completion of the support. * 16 clients move into job search on completion of the support. * 3 'soft outcomes' achieved by each participant (showing improved financial and digital skills and confidence). For the list please refer to https://www.reachingpeople.co.uk/leicester-bbo-esf-project-partner-procurement-opportunity/ Selection process: Applications will be shortlisted against the selection criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to make a presentation to a selection panel. The selection criteria is: * Experience and expertise in providing quality, welfare benefits support and advice. * The ability to work holistically and develop digital, employability and financial skills and confidence in clients. * Experience of working in partnership and the delivery of target focused projects ideally, ESF funded. * The necessary organisational capacity, viability and financial standing to deliver. * The ability to meet robust financial, administrative, quality and audit requirements. * Effective networks within Leicester and/or Leicestershire. * Added value to the Moneywise Plus project and partnership. To apply please submit the following: a) A summary (no more than 4 sides of A4) of how you meet the above criteria. b) A completed 'organisation information and compliance form' (attached) which will form part of our shortlisting process. Applications should be sent to Sangeeta Patel, Project Manager by email to sangeeta@reachingpeople.co.uk by 7 April 2020 at 5.00pm. (Postal applications cannot be permitted at this time, due to the closure of the office). Shortlisted organisations will be invited to present their application on 20 April 2020 by video conferencing. Updates about this procurement can be found at https://www.reachingpeople.co.uk/reaching/wp-content/uploads/Procurement-Updates-230320.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cccead88-b97f-48c0-8bab-ef3d40f5cef4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76657f58-fdcd-47f9-a6fa-02c95cadcf2d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 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
REACHING PEOPLE
Contact Name
Sangeeta Patel
Contact Email
sangeeta@reachingpeople.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6HH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACORN TRAINING

Further Information

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