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New Directions Employment Project

EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by East Hampshire District Council for the "New Directions Employment Project" phase 2. As a sub-central government public authority located in Petersfield, the council executed this project within the services industry category. Notably, the procurement process has reached the award stage and was classified as complete. Conducted through a direct procurement method, this tender was categorised as 'Below threshold - without competition'. The contract began on 22nd April 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £180,000 gross, out of which £150,000 is the net amount, all in GBP.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for SMEs focused on community, social, and personal services. The project was awarded to FEDCAP Employment Ltd, a VCSE and SME based in Middlesbrough. Such a procurement process is advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises interested in expanding their service reach in delivering social projects. Businesses with expertise in social and community services may find similar opportunities lucrative, benefitting from direct contracts without competition under sub-central government authorities. The interested businesses can thereby leverage the assured market of public projects to maintain sustainable growth and engagement within the community-focused sector.

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Notice Title

New Directions Employment Project

Notice Description

New Directions Employment Project phase 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054982
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032684-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ehdc_procurement@easthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERSFIELD
Postcode
GU32 9HN
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Petersfield St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
East Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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