--- title: "Self-employment Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d431408-4cab-424d-b4f7-675cd629500a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d431408-4cab-424d-b4f7-675cd629500a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d431408-4cab-424d-b4f7-675cd629500a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d431408-4cab-424d-b4f7-675cd629500a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED" published: "2025-09-09" --- # Self-employment Support Buyer: SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d431408-4cab-424d-b4f7-675cd629500a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d431408-4cab-424d-b4f7-675cd629500a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d431408-4cab-424d-b4f7-675cd629500a.json) ## Summary The Seetec Business Technology Centre is seeking to procure services for a project titled "Self-employment Support," targeting the specialist training services industry category. This procurement process aims to engage with Intervention Partners who can provide tailored self-employment support across England, specifically focusing on participants who are unemployed or economically inactive. The open procedure began with the tender period set to end on 24th September 2025 and services are slated to commence on 15th October 2025, concluding by 14th October 2029. The entity is situated at 75-77 Main Road, Hockley, England. Notably, the procurement method is competitive, allowing multiple providers to potentially be awarded contracts. This initiative forms part of Seetec’s broader employability programmes and is designed to deliver essential services such as business planning and marketing support, with the final submission date for bids on 24th September 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personal development training services, particularly those experienced in working with unemployed or economically inactive individuals. Companies that can offer a mix of face-to-face and online support, with capabilities in areas such as business registration, tax returns, and marketing strategies, will find this an advantageous opportunity. These services not only fulfil Seetec's mission of empowering individuals towards sustainable employment but also allow businesses to expand their service offerings across multiple regions within England, enhancing business growth potential. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given Seetec's focus on inclusivity and spot purchasing payment mechanisms without guaranteed volumes. ## Notice Application Process: - Complete the attached MS Forms (https://forms.office.com/e/8KX8drEVN7) by the closing date. - Complete and submit the attached Rate Card to Procurement@seetec.co.uk by the closing date. Overview and Service Description: Seetec specialise in providing first-class services within the skills and education, employability and health, criminal justice and social care sectors across the UK. It is important to all parts of the Seetec Group that our Partners operate in ways which support our purpose, vision, mission and values. More information can be found https://seetec.co.uk/about-us/our-story/our-values/. We're committed to providing opportunities and support to people from all walks of life and empowering them to shape their own futures. We provide tailored support to help participants progress in their journey, to deal with their barriers and get into sustainable employment. It is therefore crucial support is accessible and timely. Due to the nature of our delivery, we are seeking Intervention Partners to meet the demand for self-employment support. The provision will support our participants across England. Seetec require a provider who can deliver tailored self-employment support to our participants who are unemployed/economically inactive and need support to help them start or grow their businesses. The self-employment support should include: - 121 meetings with a business advisor - Creating a tailored action plan and business plan to suit the participants unique needs and goals - Assistance with business registration - Guidance on completing tax returns - Support with navigating Universal Credit for the self-employed - In work support for the participant once their business is up and running - A range or workshops to support with: - Business planning - Marketing - Social media (Tik Tok, Facebook, Instagram etc.) - Websites & domains - Business finances - Understanding self-employment Ideally with this support should include a mix of face-to-face delivery with the business advisor and wrap around online support as well. The participants should receive support for 6-12 months to ensure they can start and grow their business and can sustain their self-employment. The successful Bidder will need to work closely with Seetec's validation team to confirm participants' job outcomes. Seetec hold contracts across several government departments, spanning multiple geographies across the Southwest, East of England, Midlands, Northwest and London. The provider must be able to deliver, as a minimum, across the Southwest. Additional information: Seetec reserves the right to award the contract to one or more providers depending on the applications received and the successful providers will be included onto our database of Intervention Partners. Payment Mechanism: Spot purchase basis with no guaranteed volumes. Seetec Contracting entity: Seetec Business Technology Centre (SBTC) This procurement is to deliver services across England for participants on Seetec's employability programmes. However, referrals may come from the Employability, Business & Training or Communities & Education business units, which trade under the following names: - Seetec Business Technology Centre (SBTC) - Seetec Pluss Ltd - Pluss CIC - Tribal Business Solutions Standard T&Cs attached for information in addition to these there will be KPIs and SLAs to include: - Participant progress updates - Attendance reporting - Case study submissions - Contract management reviews - Success rates for Job Starts and Job Outcomes Specific requirements and capabilities: - Supplier must be able to deliver tailored self-employment support to individuals. - Supplier must have experience working with participants who are unemployed or economically inactive. - Supplier must pass the Seetec due diligence process once notified of intent to award (template attached for your information). - Supplier must submit the rate card template provided which should include the full list of services they are able to provide. - Any bids that do not answer all questions or requirements will be immediately discounted, and the supplier will not be notified. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d02d6724-8c3f-4ba3-b358-be7c1bd33d68 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED | | Locality | HOCKLEY | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS5 4RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Rochford | | Electoral ward | Hockley | | Westminster constituency | Rayleigh and Wickford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2025 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d02d6724-8c3f-4ba3-b358-be7c1bd33d68 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d02d6724-8c3f-4ba3-b358-be7c1bd33d68 9th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28543506-3c41-44e3-844f-e1d9986cd9eb Please complete rate card with your offer including pricing and submit by the deadline to procurement@seetec.co.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ba73101-81e4-4474-b05a-0a972ad4fe7e For information only at this point - due diligence will need to be completed once intent to award has been given - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aeca985c-8955-429f-b56a-ff6230200734 For information only - draft T&Cs will be completed one intent to award has been given and due diligence passed - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6ca3d91-c230-40ed-b718-bd0ba19d476f For information only - scoring matrix for submissions - https://forms.office.com/e/8KX8drEVN7 Please complete the questionnaire via this link by the closing date. ## Notice URLs - http://www.seetec.co.uk - https://seetec.co.uk/about-us/our-story/our-values/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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