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title: "ESF 2014-20 The Marches"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# ESF 2014-20 The Marches

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-252ca1a1-a121-47a3-88e1-0896edea0804

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "ESF 2014-20 The Marches" contract, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions based in Leeds, England, involves a total contract value of £9,900,000 for training and support services aimed at unemployed and economically inactive individuals in the West Midlands. This selective tender was awarded to Reed in Partnership Limited on August 8, 2019, with a contract period running from October 7, 2019, to October 6, 2022. The tender period concluded on June 14, 2019, and is classified under the CPV category of education and training services.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on social services and skills training, particularly those capable of delivering tailored support to disadvantaged groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could be particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract's emphasis on community engagement and employability enhancement for vulnerable populations.

## Notice

The Provision is a package of tailored support for unemployed and economically inactive individuals - particularly those who are disadvantaged and facing multiple barriers to employment and those that are not fully supported by existing employment programmes. The Provision is voluntary for Participants. The Provision enhances engagement with the specified priority groups. It develops their employability skills, improves their work readiness activity and helps to move them into employment. The ultimate purpose of the Provision is to achieve sustained employment outcomes. The inclusion of In-Work Support in the Provision for those that require it, enhances the likelihood of work sustainability being achieved. Additional information: Attachments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413778a7-8cb2-4c32-8b3d-2d5867a0fd93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2019 - 6 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,900,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED IN PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 09:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413778a7-8cb2-4c32-8b3d-2d5867a0fd93
- 12 May 2021 at 14:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413778a7-8cb2-4c32-8b3d-2d5867a0fd93
- 9 Oct 2020 at 10:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413778a7-8cb2-4c32-8b3d-2d5867a0fd93
- 13 Sep 2019 at 09:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413778a7-8cb2-4c32-8b3d-2d5867a0fd93
- 13 Sep 2019 at 09:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413778a7-8cb2-4c32-8b3d-2d5867a0fd93
- 13 Sep 2019 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413778a7-8cb2-4c32-8b3d-2d5867a0fd93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413778a7-8cb2-4c32-8b3d-2d5867a0fd93
  2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40c5a188-58ce-4558-b8f4-64cadc66a470
  Redacted - T&Cs - Call off UAEHRS Marches v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5520c33f-3f39-46fa-a9e6-6ee89610ec74
  Reed - Redacted Tender CF
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70addee3-b3f2-49b5-95c3-6e7b5ff1e91b
  ESF Instructions to Bidders The Marches
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c85803b1-5ed0-4b00-8eeb-4ac3964ddb67
  ESF Specification - The Marches
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d323ae89-3eb7-43fc-990d-b708b6373823
  CV03 - Interim Payment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c82d14c-75fd-4703-9400-e4a007a19f5a
  CV04 - Cost
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/811d2aa2-17f9-4175-940d-ac06428a2420
  CV02 - Change Control
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13613a9b-4a44-422d-91f1-4c5fe8b21244
  CV03 - Recind
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9dc840f-2a87-42ab-b14b-a49c73362e32
  CV05 - Apps
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17e5b45d-defe-4292-bb61-5606911ae2a1
  CV07 - Reject
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1654bf90-e5dd-4302-a3d1-aa566fe94325
  CV01 - PRaP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b99f2ea-eba3-45b2-a566-6c6668d3f2dd
  CV09 - Expansion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96c688ce-52ed-4525-ae64-3badc05543dc
  CV10 - Merlin
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6545cf6a-b12a-44ee-8d2e-6ce721fc6818
  Reed CV04 Extension
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c478ebc6-b854-46fd-b29b-03ad21f24c6a
  Reed - CV12
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dc0a188-c51f-476c-8142-37a5b14ea605
  CV04 - Expiry
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24efb5fb-0ba5-44ef-83ba-b56462e89ddf
  CV09 - Expansion

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