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title: "Selnet Partnership Opportunity: Provision of Financial Capability Support for Building Better Opportunities Projects in Lancashire (2021-2022) ESF"
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# Selnet Partnership Opportunity: Provision of Financial Capability Support for Building Better Opportunities Projects in Lancashire (2021-2022) ESF

Buyer: SELNET LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c7bb4ca-a0dd-490c-af58-f3ec07caaa07

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## Summary

The Selnet Partnership Opportunity for the Provision of Financial Capability Support is an active procurement process led by Selnet Ltd, the Social Enterprise Network for Lancashire. This tender is focused on providing support for Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Projects across Lancashire, encompassing the financial capabilities of participants facing barriers to employment. The tender falls under services in the business, education, training, and social services sectors. The tender period ends on 6th August 2021, with the contract period set to commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude on 30th September 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to significant social outcomes while potentially expanding their business reach. Companies with expertise in financial consultancy, education and training focused on financial literacy, or social support services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The role entails helping participants transition into employment by addressing their financial management issues, thus enabling business growth through meaningful community engagement and support.

## Notice

Full details and all relevant tender documentation can be accessed via the dedicated supplier portal - link provided below. Selnet Ltd is the Social Enterprise Network for Lancashire and for over 15 years Selnet has supported social enterprises across Lancashire. In 2015/16 the organisation led a 12-month process to develop three Lancashire-wide partnerships to provide specialist employability and skills support to disadvantaged people. Our partnerships consist of over 30 diverse delivery partners from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors, coming together to deliver specialist support for key groups across Lancashire. Selnet is the lead partner and does not undertake any delivery or direct support to participants. Building Better Opportunities (BBO) is a national programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) and the European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020 to invest in local projects tackling the root causes of poverty, promoting social inclusion and driving local jobs and growth. Selnet is Lead Partner on three Building Better Opportunities projects; Age of Opportunity and Invest in Youth have been operational since 1st August 2016 and Changing Futures since 1st February 2017. BBO was originally contracted until 31st December 2019 and has recently received additional investment extending project delivery to 2023. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced organisation/s to provide specialist support to improve a participant's financial capabilities from each of the three projects. Projects; Age of Opportunity, Invest in Youth and Changing Futures work across the whole of Lancashire. Our projects have been in operation for approximately 4 years during this time it has become evident that a significant proportion of BBO participants are experiencing exclusion from the labour market due to financial limitations. These relate to the participants personal financial situation or insecure home, and as such these circumstances act as a barrier to progression for the individual. Proposals are sought from organisation/s that can support this important function helping participants remove barriers which present a major obstacle to them. Financial barriers often relate to the balance between benefits and employment income, poor financial management and debt, and in many cases need access to affordable care provision for dependants. Participants would access this specialist support via a referral from one of the current delivery partners within the relevant BBO project either at the start of their journey if financial circumstances are a limiting factor to full participation, or alongside other support activities whilst they are on project. The successful bidder will provide participants with skills, knowledge and ability to manage or understand their financial situation better and in some cases help them to make the transition into work and then budget accordingly. Additional information: Closing Date Extended to 6th August 2021 at 1pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2741f8-f6d5-48dc-bb7a-0d4d360a34e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000 |
| 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 | SELNET LTD |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHELTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2741f8-f6d5-48dc-bb7a-0d4d360a34e4
- 26 Jul 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a06c08a3-ec2f-43a3-a34b-5b00f7e95ba1
- 2 Jul 2021 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973c0763-f5c4-430f-b168-17c9493ea269

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2741f8-f6d5-48dc-bb7a-0d4d360a34e4
  2nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a06c08a3-ec2f-43a3-a34b-5b00f7e95ba1
  26th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973c0763-f5c4-430f-b168-17c9493ea269
  2nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5261d8bd-8ad9-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

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