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title: "SAS Grid License for ATAS DRS (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# SAS Grid License for ATAS DRS (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-821560d4-5387-4c1f-84d5-6c6bba5c7504

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "SAS Grid License for ATAS DRS." This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £2,616,344. The contract period runs from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020, and it primarily serves participants of the New Enterprise Allowance scheme across the United Kingdom, specifically in North & West London. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, with the contract being formally awarded on 28 March 2017.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those offering support services for self-employment and mentoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract well-suited for their capabilities, as they can engage in initiatives that assist individuals transitioning into self-employment. Companies that provide training, mentoring, or related services can leverage their expertise to support those participating in the New Enterprise Allowance scheme, potentially leading to increased business visibility and growth.

## 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 - North & West London (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/3240c4ea-0e9c-4592-a9e1-dff02eb5d340 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,616,344 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,616,344 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3240c4ea-0e9c-4592-a9e1-dff02eb5d340

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3240c4ea-0e9c-4592-a9e1-dff02eb5d340
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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