Award

Technology Products - Software (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

09 Feb 2018 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS, which has awarded a contract titled "Technology Products - Software" in the services sector. This contract was established to support the New Enterprise Allowance scheme, aimed at aiding participants transitioning to self-employment. The procurement, classified under education and training services, adopted an open method and was active from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020. The tender period ended on 4 November 2016, and this process was marked by a total contract value of £2,122,926.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in providing educational and training services or software solutions. As it specifically supports self-employment initiatives, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, charity, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete. Businesses that can offer mentoring, financial assistance, or relevant software products may find a particularly advantageous opportunity in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Technology Products - Software (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Notice Description

The New Enterprise Allowance scheme was designed to support the move into self-employment for those people who want to start their own business. The NEA Phase 2 extends this support to some Universal Credit participants already self employed. It provides Mentoring support and financial assistance (NEA allowance for new business start ups) to Participants who satisfy eligibility and are referred to the scheme by Jobcentre Plus Districts - Devon, Cornwall & (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed3ea808-43d5-40a3-9f8c-8e7bece4fb33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867b914c-ee1f-4d00-884f-1c9178466638
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,122,926 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,122,926 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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