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title: "ESF 2014-20 Enterprise M3"
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# ESF 2014-20 Enterprise M3

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4285c861-80d5-4c20-81bd-8cd5b86a7b1e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ESF 2014-20 Enterprise M3" was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, based in Leeds, England. This contract, which falls under the education and training services sector, aims to provide tailored support for unemployed and economically inactive individuals, particularly those encountering multiple barriers to employment. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract value set at £1,080,000. The contract period commenced on 7th October 2019 and is set to conclude on 30th December 2023, having been awarded on 23rd July 2019 with the tendering process formally closed on 24th May 2019. Delivery is primarily located within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on improving employability and workforce readiness, particularly those that can deliver tailored support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with this procurement due to the emphasis on delivering community-focused results for disadvantaged groups. Companies with experience in employment services, training solutions, and support for job seekers will find a conducive environment for bidding and collaboration.

## 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 and enhances engagement with the specified priority groups. It develops their employability skills, improves work readiness activity and moves 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: Attached Redacted Documents for ESF 2014-20 Enterprise M3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469f3924-1e33-4b61-85af-c3ba3e062901 |
| 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 | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2019 - 30 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,080,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,080,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 09:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469f3924-1e33-4b61-85af-c3ba3e062901
- 21 May 2021 at 08:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469f3924-1e33-4b61-85af-c3ba3e062901
- 9 Oct 2020 at 10:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469f3924-1e33-4b61-85af-c3ba3e062901
- 11 Jun 2020 at 13:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469f3924-1e33-4b61-85af-c3ba3e062901
- 16 Sep 2019 at 12:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469f3924-1e33-4b61-85af-c3ba3e062901
- 16 Sep 2019 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469f3924-1e33-4b61-85af-c3ba3e062901

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469f3924-1e33-4b61-85af-c3ba3e062901
  2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12c0ebb9-e755-43c7-9fc1-65cce5c8dc77
  Contracts Finder - Redacted Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/563ef675-86f4-4870-aa48-702e1f89493f
  Redacted - ESF T&Cs - Call off UAEHRS.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e1c1f05-a937-4669-ba63-c1a79ec53814
  ESF Instructions to Bidders EM3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1997fd0f-6dc1-4465-b6f6-3967a25db16d
  ESF Specification - Enterprise M3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53ee4b6a-1742-49ba-a85f-116477319235
  CV03 - Interim Payment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b37bfce0-cfcc-4be1-9df8-bfb5be2c76de
  CV04 - Cost
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fabc436-ef71-44ad-8f90-22546197a7a1
  CV05 - Apps
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57f6bbe7-0a09-477c-9276-8572eb8dbe49
  CV01 - PRaP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c659f261-7cd8-4eab-a0c2-827ed00b7d67
  CV09A - Expansion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0142c976-91f0-459b-993c-3d9343c06940
  CV10 - Merlin
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e1e614e-9a9f-4ed0-95e8-c950eb7e1405
  Fedcap CV04 Expiry ESF
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d40734ea-fa32-410a-88b4-0246885b33f6
  Fedcap CV04 Extension
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/053de9e0-fa7c-41c5-9be2-186eeb35dae7
  CV09A - Expansion

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