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title: "Data and Information Architecture Service (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# Data and Information Architecture Service (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-311a6f17-c14d-4a94-926d-8aaf44fd06ed

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions procuring services related to the Data and Information Architecture Service, aimed at supporting individuals transitioning into self-employment through the New Enterprise Allowance scheme. This initiative targets Universal Credit participants already engaged in self-employment. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract was awarded on 28 March 2017, with a total value of £1,944,893. The associated contract runs until 31 December 2020, covering the region of North East England, specifically with delivery addresses in Leeds and Gateshead.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those focused on mentoring and financial assistance for start-ups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-positioned to compete, providing tailored support for new businesses seeking to navigate the self-employment landscape. The focus on enhancing self-employment initiatives represents a growing area of demand, potentially leading to fruitful collaborations and service provisions in this sector.

## 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 - Durham & Tees Valley, (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/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | £1,944,893 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,944,893 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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