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

THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC

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30 Mar 2022 at 15:09

Award Notice
Tender

03 Mar 2022 at 11:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pluss Organisation CIC is seeking suppliers for its tender titled "Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts", aimed at enhancing employment support services for individuals with disabilities. This procurement, classified under administrative services for business operations, is located in the South West of England. The tender was published on 3rd March 2022, with the submission deadline having closed on 15th March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure with a total contract value of £375,000, covering various corporate services needed to support employment initiatives funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide corporate services such as commercial and contract management, risk and business continuity planning, finance, IT, and HR support. As the largest social firm in the UK, Pluss offers a platform for contractors to engage in fulfilling and impactful work, contributing directly to the well-being of individuals seeking employment and community integration. Companies with experience in delivering administrative support within the social sector are particularly well-suited to pursue this tender.

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Notice Information

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. Additional information: Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5987923-ae74-4b6c-ba6e-69de1e54aad1
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 8NP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Alphington
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

Further Information

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