--- title: "NEA Phase 2 CPA 2 (Central England 2) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c7929ca-adb8-4140-a735-643e198a276e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c7929ca-adb8-4140-a735-643e198a276e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c7929ca-adb8-4140-a735-643e198a276e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c7929ca-adb8-4140-a735-643e198a276e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2021-04-29" --- # NEA Phase 2 CPA 2 (Central England 2) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c7929ca-adb8-4140-a735-643e198a276e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c7929ca-adb8-4140-a735-643e198a276e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c7929ca-adb8-4140-a735-643e198a276e.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions is involved in the NEA Phase 2 CPA 2 tender process, focused on education and training services within the East of England. The procurement, classified as an open procedure above threshold, had its contract period spanning from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020, with a total value of £2,293,382. Although the tender period ended on 4 November 2016, the contract award was published later for transparency after the completion of the process, reflecting the commitment to informing stakeholders about public expenditure. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing mentoring and financial assistance services, particularly those focused on self-employment support for Universal Credit participants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well positioned to compete for such contracts, as they align closely with the eligibility criteria set forth by the contracting authority. Engaging in this tender could facilitate collaboration with Jobcentre Plus and enhance service offerings in the region, ultimately benefiting the local economy. ## Notice 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 - East Anglia (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). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be028c37-9a48-4e28-bb7b-ecacc930afee | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | 27 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,293,382 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,293,382 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PINNACLE PEOPLE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 13:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be028c37-9a48-4e28-bb7b-ecacc930afee - 27 Apr 2021 at 08:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be028c37-9a48-4e28-bb7b-ecacc930afee - 23 Oct 2020 at 09:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be028c37-9a48-4e28-bb7b-ecacc930afee - 23 Oct 2020 at 08:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be028c37-9a48-4e28-bb7b-ecacc930afee - 20 Oct 2020 at 16:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be028c37-9a48-4e28-bb7b-ecacc930afee - 14 Oct 2020 at 11:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be028c37-9a48-4e28-bb7b-ecacc930afee - 18 Apr 2018 at 17:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be028c37-9a48-4e28-bb7b-ecacc930afee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be028c37-9a48-4e28-bb7b-ecacc930afee 29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ba4e025-5b85-4c69-b747-0bb775c7b706 CPA 02 CV01 (PRaP) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c5b68ce-1f79-4a4a-920d-e30b2578a6b6 CPA 02 CV02 (Change Control) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6220787-a474-473a-a7bb-dd2b6c93e71c CPA 02 CV03 (Interim Pay) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a489fcb8-eedb-4470-a919-222e32c420a8 CPA 02 CV04 (Cost+ Model) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5ce603c-e40d-411a-920e-baafed36470e CPA 02 CV05.1 (IT Application) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c02fd377-2536-4125-9639-d00e5cdf4a91 CV04 NEA CPA02 Amendment Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bf6f6f3-4d43-4b38-b980-3ab8a34f030c CV08 NEA CPA02 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f790eb0-4fd0-4f68-8f62-6e7ae63b3f17 CV10 Merlin ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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