Tender

Start Up Self Employment Pilot(s)

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

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Tender

28 Jun 2021 at 10:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The SEETEC Business Technology Centre Limited is seeking proposals for the "Start Up Self Employment Pilot(s)", a project aimed at supporting sustainable self-employment among participants. This procurement falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category and is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12 July 2021. The total contract value is capped at £99,000, with a minimum bid value of £33,000. The project is set to launch on 1 September 2021 and is expected to run until 30 April 2023, providing services across various regions in the United Kingdom including the North West, South East, and South West. Interested parties are required to submit Expressions of Interest as part of the application process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on supporting self-employment and entrepreneurship. Companies with expertise in mentoring, business coaching, and training tailored to diverse participant needs will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their service offerings. Additionally, businesses that can deliver innovative digital solutions and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs will be particularly well-suited to compete. The programme aims to reach a minimum of 120 participants, making it a lucrative chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-versed in fostering sustainable business practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Start Up Self Employment Pilot(s)

Notice Description

Test and Learn pilot(s) to provide an effective and consistent approach to support suitable participants to achieve sustainable self-employment. The objective of the pilot(s) is to inform future development of self-employment solutions to meet participants' needs within the context of wider 'Payment by Results (PbR)' employability programmes. It is anticipated that participants will have a wide range of ability, experience and support requirements. The pilot(s) will support a minimum of 120 participants referred over a 6 month period. The programme and payment model will be split into 4 key elements and will be a blend of 'Service Fee' and Payment by Results'. It is anticipated that the pilot(s) will take approximately 18 months to complete in order to accommodate PbR Outcome parameters. Explore Screening Undertake an initial screening process to ensure that potential participants are suitable candidates for the programme and can benefit from the pilot(s). Develop Pre-business start-up stage (Approximately 3 months) Explore Self Employment and its activities, develop the proposition and preparation for Self-employment/business start-up. Launch (PbR) Go-Live stage First day of trading activity, ensuring all legal and compliance parameters are met and secure evidence of trading activity. Success (PbR) Delivery stage (Minimum of 6 months) Mentoring, guidance and ongoing in-trading support to the participant, collating evidence of trading as required. Key elements of delivery should include: * Three streams of support: 1 to 1, group and peer support. * Suitably qualified and/or experienced business advice, support and coaching specialists providing 1 to 1 engagement at least once a week throughout the participant journey on programme. * The digital offer should utilise suitable platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc. * Resources should be accessible, engaging and innovative in the way they provide information, deliver advice and guidance, help referrals to explore all aspects of self-employment, build propositions and launch businesses. * Core Knowledge content delivered across the three channels of support should include: Resilience, Confidence, Business Planning, Tax/Self-assessment made simple, Marketing/Sales including Social Media and research, managing finances, cashflow, forecasting. * A suitable range of media and 'easy to use' templates to help participants develop a portfolio of resources supporting their self-employment propositions and business trading activity. * Activity to ensure business 'Launch' can be achieved in a timely, appropriately and evidence-based way. * On-going 1 to 1 support post-launch trading for a minimum of 6 months to support business sustainability and growth, and gather ongoing evidence of trading. Expressions of Interests will be required (see Additional Information) NOTE - Seetec Pluss reserves the right to discontinue this tendering process at any time and not to award a contract. Additional information: Payment Regime: The payment model will be a blend of service fee and payment on results of starting self-employment and sustaining self-employment. Contract Value PS99,000 maximum. Please note more than one contract could be awarded within cost envelope. Expressions of Interests will be required to: * Outline and evidence your experience in supporting sustainable self-employment/Business start-ups defined as successfully trading for a minimum period of 6 months (182 days) * Illustrate your proposed delivery model which meets the minimum requirements of the pilot. * Provide an indicative performance offer and price. Please register your interest via POP (https://www.seetec.co.uk/partners) and complete an Expression of Interest. NOTE - If you are not currently already registered on POP, you will need to register in order to log in and access the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd7a00cc-367c-440a-a98f-51db89f92b5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cc67e7-3b25-4f2d-ae3d-0f0949210c79
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 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
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
Mik Belcher
Contact Email
partnerships@seetec.co.uk
Contact Phone
07766 367396

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
TLD North West (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Hockley
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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