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title: "Lancashire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area"
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# Lancashire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f208b52-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as the contracting authority, seeking to provide tailored support to disadvantaged individuals in Lancashire through the 'Lancashire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area' tender. This initiative aims to reduce worklessness in areas with high rates of out-of-work claimants by deploying individual Key Workers. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £2,700,000. The procurement method used is the open procedure, with the tender originally published on 14th March 2016, and the contract period lasting from 3rd January 2017 to 4th January 2020. The primary industry category for this contract falls within the education and training services sector, specifically catering to the needs of participants in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-equipped to support disadvantaged populations through employment services. Companies offering training, personal development, or employment support services may find this opportunity particularly suitable for expansion. The overarching goal of connecting individuals with jobs aligns with broader social impact objectives, making this a strategic venture for firms interested in community-focused employment solutions.

## Notice

This Provision is voluntary and will aim to reduce the worklessness of disadvantaged people, particularly in those wards across Lancashire that demonstrate the highest levels of out of work claimants. The Provision will provide tailored support through individual 'Key Workers' and an Action Plan for Participants which will contain activities that will tackle barriers to employment. Lancashire's Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is an area which includes Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Blackpool Unitary Authority, Lancashire County Council and 12 borough councils. 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/3d3d6b2a-7715-4676-ab6e-47f3ae87570e |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 4 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,700,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G4S GOVERNMENT AND OUTSOURCING SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 15:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3d6b2a-7715-4676-ab6e-47f3ae87570e
- 9 Oct 2020 at 08:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3d6b2a-7715-4676-ab6e-47f3ae87570e
- 17 Jan 2017 at 11:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3d6b2a-7715-4676-ab6e-47f3ae87570e
- 21 Dec 2016 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3d6b2a-7715-4676-ab6e-47f3ae87570e
- 21 Dec 2016 at 13:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67e67cb-a9d2-48c0-b50e-b05e9fcb4c3c
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67e67cb-a9d2-48c0-b50e-b05e9fcb4c3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3d6b2a-7715-4676-ab6e-47f3ae87570e
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67e67cb-a9d2-48c0-b50e-b05e9fcb4c3c
  21st December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ade45ba8-d433-4498-93b6-ffff0be66ee6
  Instructions to Potential Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a720103-3fb1-47c9-88bf-a1f1db831321
  Lancashire - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c32f9a56-65b1-4e45-b6ed-acd390ebb3bf
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/693d37f7-6152-4cbd-8929-358ef5680502
  Instructions to Potential Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed73cba4-6efe-400c-af19-4c94ded83eb9
  Lancashire - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0d86070-e2dc-4c13-bcc1-1622e621b621
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/310a5785-988d-4b54-960d-4aff1a390335
  REDACTED - Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05c15af1-c92a-4431-8646-a3fb0e7b68ba
  Instructions to Potential Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c136d5a7-32f8-4901-9816-ad2236231482
  Lancashire - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42125d40-e7cc-47e0-b51b-7f994d0e3ade
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b3e0c8f-0eb7-487a-897d-2086d6a1bc75
  Instructions to Potential Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46a280e1-3027-499e-a3f1-9c5b1a06c531
  Lancashire - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8d285a1-9dea-4c49-b5de-3003f4776f2f
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0657114-a2a5-478a-917c-b380eb785234
  REDACTED - Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adb06d27-19a2-479f-980b-40d23a7cc035
  CV01 - PRaP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b076e1cc-e34c-41e7-b44d-3f21ff61c019
  CV02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddeb529e-cd9b-488c-8b82-8b5e4b984070
  CV03 - Interim Payment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47445753-0da6-4fac-b4c4-1a6c1fa69027
  CV04 - Cost
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23f59257-46e9-41f4-8d2e-57e8db2cee7a
  CV09 - Expansion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5f158f4-64b2-4a79-9be5-77ef7bd8a2b8
  CV10
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec2bed14-1c34-4110-9a7b-f4b9a4e2c2af
  CV04 Expiry

## Notice URLs

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

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