--- title: "NEA Phase 2 CPA 3 (Central England 3)(Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5bf8ddb5-dbb2-4e74-aae6-725650d1576a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5bf8ddb5-dbb2-4e74-aae6-725650d1576a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bf8ddb5-dbb2-4e74-aae6-725650d1576a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bf8ddb5-dbb2-4e74-aae6-725650d1576a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2021-04-29" --- # NEA Phase 2 CPA 3 (Central England 3)(Note: Published for completeness, see description for details) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bf8ddb5-dbb2-4e74-aae6-725650d1576a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5bf8ddb5-dbb2-4e74-aae6-725650d1576a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bf8ddb5-dbb2-4e74-aae6-725650d1576a.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the Department for Work and Pensions, which has successfully completed an open tender titled "NEA Phase 2 CPA 3 (Central England 3)". This procurement falls within the education and training services category and took place in Leeds (LS2 7UA). The contract, valued at £1,699,110 GBP, commenced on 24 April 2017 and concluded on 31 December 2020. The tender period officially ended on 4 November 2016, and it was initiated under the open procurement method, indicating it was accessible to all qualified bidders. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing education and training services, especially those involved in mentoring and supporting self-employment initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the eligibility criteria favouring such organisations. By engaging with similar community-based projects, businesses can enhance their service offerings and tap into government-supported initiatives aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship among Universal Credit participants. ## 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 - Mercia, Midland shires (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/763b6370-808b-4395-b952-d3ba0e4a7070 | | 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 | 23 Apr 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,699,110 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,699,110 | | 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 | STANDGUIDE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 13:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763b6370-808b-4395-b952-d3ba0e4a7070 - 27 Apr 2021 at 08:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763b6370-808b-4395-b952-d3ba0e4a7070 - 23 Oct 2020 at 09:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763b6370-808b-4395-b952-d3ba0e4a7070 - 23 Oct 2020 at 08:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763b6370-808b-4395-b952-d3ba0e4a7070 - 14 Oct 2020 at 11:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763b6370-808b-4395-b952-d3ba0e4a7070 - 19 Apr 2018 at 10:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763b6370-808b-4395-b952-d3ba0e4a7070 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763b6370-808b-4395-b952-d3ba0e4a7070 29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7881a7e6-5dca-4b12-bda0-8b2a028ac1cc CPA 03 CV01 (PRaP) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08807d2c-562b-4ec4-a015-92051ba637d0 CPA 03 CV02 (Change Control) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e155a390-40f7-4301-a314-195d04600004 CPA 03 CV03 (Interim Pay) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8321717-2c4f-4611-876b-e4efa8a0d202 CPA 03 CV04 (Cost+ Model) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff98ca35-82d2-47f6-8c32-823acacd8398 CPA 03 CV05.1 (IT Application) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b04451af-3e31-4d2c-a765-b1cf47f4fece CV04 NEA CPA03 Amendment Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d55d9a91-9ae8-4483-b02a-dd06c12224c8 CV08 NEA CPA03 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfe30670-398a-4053-9b71-7fc644c4d956 CV10 Merlin ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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