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title: "LPS - Enterprise Adviser Network in Lancashire - RFQ 14293301"
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# LPS - Enterprise Adviser Network in Lancashire - RFQ 14293301

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f8b5a10-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a delivery partner for the "LPS - Enterprise Adviser Network in Lancashire" contract, which was awarded to Inspira Cumbria Limited. This public procurement process, classified under recruitment services, primarily targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract began on 1st December 2016 and is set to run until 31st August 2020, with an annual value expected to be around £150,000 for the academic year 2016-2017, increasing to £300,000 for 2017-2018, subject to funding approval. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 16th September 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on career education and support services, particularly those that can facilitate strong partnerships between local businesses and educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their local knowledge and engagement capabilities to meet the needs of the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board and similar organisations involved in the delivery of careers education. The initiative aims to enhance the connections within the community, thus expanding potential market opportunities.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (LCC) and the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) are currently working with the Careers and Enterprise Company to build a Lancashire Enterprise Adviser Network, building on a pilot which commenced in January 2016. LCC is seeking a delivery partner to work with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to establish and implement an Enterprise Adviser Network that spans Lancashire working with the Local Authorities, the HIVE business network and the Burnley Bondholders, as well as other local delivery organisations operating in the Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) space. The purpose of the local Enterprise Adviser Network is to create powerful, lasting connections between local businesses and the schools and colleges in the area. LCC requires a delivery partner for the Enterprise Adviser Network to commence on 1st December 2016. Annual value is expected to be in the region of PS150,000 for academic year 2016-2017 and PS300,000 for academic year 2017-2018 (due to the increased requirements within the contract) - this is subject to funding approval as detailed in the ITT document. The contract is for an initial term of 1 year and 21 months (December 2016 - August 2018, with the option to extend for any number of defined periods up to a maximum of a further 2 years (macimum end date 31st August 2020). Additional information: No award notice attached to this contract. Please refer to contract reference - RJ/CORP/LCC/15/491b.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0943df-512a-4c72-8b39-946f1c8f08be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,028,695 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRA CUMBRIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2017 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0943df-512a-4c72-8b39-946f1c8f08be
- 7 Mar 2017 at 16:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0d3f92-912b-4ac8-ae34-c6534bb69364
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0d3f92-912b-4ac8-ae34-c6534bb69364

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0943df-512a-4c72-8b39-946f1c8f08be
  4th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0d3f92-912b-4ac8-ae34-c6534bb69364
  7th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  iSupplier Portal (Sourcing Supplier)

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