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Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2022 at 18:03

TenderAmendment

19 Jan 2022 at 13:17

Tender

17 Jan 2022 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by PLUSS CIC, which is seeking to establish an agreement for Corporate Services to support its 'Building Better Opportunities' projects funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. The tender, titled "Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts", is classified under the industry category of "Administrative services for business operations". It is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £340,000, and covers various corporate service areas including finance, HR, and compliance. The contract period runs from 1st February 2022 to 30th June 2023, and the delivery address is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in corporate services. Companies with expertise in commercial and contract management, risk management, helpdesk services, and IT solutions will be well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to social impact projects, enhance their market presence, and potentially secure a long-term contract with a reputable organisation committed to supporting disadvantaged communities.

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Notice Title

Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts

Notice Description

Pluss supports thousands of people with disabilities and other disadvantages to move into employment each year. With a turnover of over PS17 million and a proven track record spanning more than 45 years, we are recognised as one of the leading national disability employment specialists in the UK. We deliver a range of nationally and locally procured employment programmes on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), European Social Fund (ESF), National Lottery Community Fund, Local Authorities and the NHS (the Funders). We are rated as 'good' by the Merlin Standard for quality and treatment of our subcontractors. Our employment operations help jobseekers who need the most specialist support to find work and achieve a career. Our enterprise operations support to create direct employment opportunities in a wide range of businesses and job roles. As the largest Social Firm in the UK, we directly employ 470 people around half of whom have a disability or long-term health condition. The Pluss Organisation C.I.C (Pluss) is seeking to establish an Agreement for Corporate Services to support the organisation in the delivery of its Positive People and Hopeful Families contracts which are projects funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. These are led and managed by Pluss, a Community Interest Company. These programmes offer a lifeline to people who are not in work to help build confidence, skills and give a sense of hope for the future. We empower people to get involved in local communities, connect with others and feel good through a range of social prescribing and employability activities. Positive People is delivered by a partnership of social enterprises and community organisations, the support offered to participants will vary, with services ranging from support for drugs and alcohol misuse right through to arranging workplace adjustments for sensory disabilities. We are seeking to award a contract to a supplier/s that meets all the requirements. The scope of requirements covers the supply of ALL Corporate Services, which shall be split into the following areas: Commercial & Contract Management, Risk/ Business Continuity, Helpdesk, Finance, DSC Support, Estates, Quality and Compliance, IT and HR. Please see the attached RFI for further specification, including how to respond to this request.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d48352e3-65d7-4c2c-bf44-50ef8d99065d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/928255a3-0b38-414a-af7a-e23e90f7adda
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 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
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
Andrew Jarvis
Contact Email
partnerships@seetec.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOCKLEY
Postcode
SS5 4RG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Hockley
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

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