---
title: "Leicester and Leicestershire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d90cddb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d90cddb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d90cddb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d90cddb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2021-05-21"
---

# Leicester and Leicestershire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d90cddb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d90cddb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d90cddb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json)

## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a tender titled "Leicester and Leicestershire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area" aimed at providing services across the LEP area, which includes the local authority areas of Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council. This procurement, classified under education and training services, is in the Award stage, with a contract valued at £5.4 million, requiring a minimum of 1,462 participants. The contract period is set to commence on 5th September 2016 and will last until 4th September 2019, complemented by a 64-week payment tail. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested suppliers need to register on the specified eTendering portal to express their interest and submit responses before the deadline of 8th March 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in employment support services for economically inactive individuals and those with complex needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, as the contract aims to facilitate sustained employment for participants and requires the provider to establish strong ties with local employers in growth sectors. This contract not only offers financial opportunities but also contributes to addressing unemployment challenges in the region.

## Notice

The Provider will be required to deliver provision across the entire LEP area which encompasses the local authority areas of Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council which incorporates seven District Councils; * Blaby; * Charnwood; * Harborough; * Hinckley and Bosworth; * Melton; * North West Leicestershire, and; * Oadby and Wigston. As a minimum the Provider must deliver from premises in * Leicester city centre. * Coalville. * Loughborough. * Hinckley. * Melton Mowbray. * Ashby. * Market Harborough. Service delivery under this contract is expected to commence in October 2016 and continue until September 2019. There will be a further 64 week payment tail. The contract value is PS5.4m and there is a requirement for a minimum of 1462 Participants to start on this provision. The Provision will tackle barriers to work and help participants into sustained employment. It will engage with economically inactive people that are not claiming benefits and benefit claimants with complex needs. Whilst the Provision must be participant led and looking after the employment aspirations of each individual, the Provider will be expected to make links and form strong working relationships with employers in local growth sectors. Ultimately such relationships will enhance the chances of Provision participants finding work. The Provider must meet ESF specific requirements set by the European Commission and failure to comply can result in a high financial risk for both the Provider and DWP, as funds used inappropriately or for ineligible Participants or purposes and/or where the ESF requirements have not been met are recoverable from Providers. The Provider will use the Provider Referral and Payment (PRaP) system to receive their referrals and to record claimant activity. The Provider will therefore need to have met relevant security requirements when contracts go live. This contract will be for the use of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), its Executive Agencies and those Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) sponsored by DWP. Further information including a list of such Agencies and Public Bodies can be viewed by selecting 'Ministerial Departments' on the Departmental website. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. This is a procurement for services under the Light Touch Regime and DWP will not be bound by Public Contracts Regulations 2015 except as such Regulations are applicable to the Light Touch Regime. DWP expressly reserves the rights: (i)to use a reverse auction; (ii)to cancel this procurement at any stage; (iii)to not award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (iv)to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; (v)and in no circumstances will DWP be liable for any costs incurred by potential suppliers. The Provider will use the Provider Referral and Payment (PRaP) system to receive their referrals and to record claimant activity. The Provider will therefore need to have met relevant security requirements when contracts go live.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec27913-0034-4c69-9be9-849459586647 |
| 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 | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2016 - 22 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,400,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKING LINKS (EMPLOYMENT)LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 08:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec27913-0034-4c69-9be9-849459586647
- 9 Oct 2020 at 09:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec27913-0034-4c69-9be9-849459586647
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec27913-0034-4c69-9be9-849459586647

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec27913-0034-4c69-9be9-849459586647
  21st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e687729e-48ca-4811-8023-721e9af43b66
  Instructions to Potential Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54737b8e-a7fc-4faf-a400-74208230e4b6
  Leicestershire - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee664b83-8a37-4a5c-8d9c-d145afe46a7a
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c788d2d-d10b-47d2-97ff-512c7a5764ef
  Redacted contract - Working Links
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be93a557-e58b-4d16-a860-6e81a4c44767
  Redacted Tender Documents - Working Links
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30c98a60-e427-4bd4-b84e-b3fa625b4570
  CV01 - PRaP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4336c747-00d3-4375-a613-538277150d3f
  CV02 - Change Control
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7056fab-bb5a-48b0-bd27-3ea4e170724b
  CV03 - Interim Payment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5d796a2-a389-4dd3-a026-d597ce78189e
  CV04 - Cost
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed6df1fa-0f43-4b8e-85d0-e538ebbba3b7
  CV05 - Apps
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b21fbc76-0034-4bc3-a729-444d12821b85
  CV04 - Fedcap
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea07c8b7-4734-4c80-82fe-4030b6370109
  CV09A - Expansion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24b62d9f-fb2f-4172-ba25-098a4af7fbc5
  CV010 - Merlin
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eab015f5-f92c-48f1-9c2d-355ba25a8c74
  CV04 - Expiry

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d90cddb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d90cddb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json.