--- title: "Participant and Workforce Interventions (ex-offender related)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8986e338-458b-4201-ad01-b15578f6ce27" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8986e338-458b-4201-ad01-b15578f6ce27" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8986e338-458b-4201-ad01-b15578f6ce27.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8986e338-458b-4201-ad01-b15578f6ce27.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED" published: "2021-11-10" --- # Participant and Workforce Interventions (ex-offender related) Buyer: SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8986e338-458b-4201-ad01-b15578f6ce27 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8986e338-458b-4201-ad01-b15578f6ce27) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8986e338-458b-4201-ad01-b15578f6ce27.json) ## Summary SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED is currently seeking tenders for the "Participant and Workforce Interventions (ex-offender related)" project, focused on delivering employment programmes in the South West of England. The procurement falls under the Other Community, Social, and Personal Services category, with an indicative budget of £56,000. The tender period ends on 17th November 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st December 2021 and run until 31st March 2023. This is an open procurement process, allowing various providers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy, training, and bespoke support services aimed at individuals with criminal convictions. Firms with experience in delivering vocational training, particularly those that can provide tailored programmes for both face-to-face and remote settings, would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on addressing offending behaviour and providing workforce development training could attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering high-impact solutions within this sector. ## Notice Seetec Pluss delivers Employment Programmes in Southern England. We provide tailored support to help Participants get back into work. We undertake a personal assessment and support to identify goals, develop a return-to-work plan and access additional help if needed. We have identified requirements against the following: 1. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Interventions We are looking for a provider to support and assist the way individuals think and behave regarding offending behaviour. The CBT intervention is required to support and identify positive change(s) leading to employment. We are looking for a programme that aims to give participants the skills to control their impulses and adopt positive, long-lasting changes in their lives. Ideally, the CBT programme should also address specific offending including, but not limited to, domestic abuse, violence, animal cruelty and cyber bullying. We are looking for a structured and tailored programme that can deliver an in-depth programme to those individuals either on a face to face or remote delivery for circa 45 participants. We anticipate the programme to last no longer than eight weeks in duration, but this can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual. To be delivered by March 23 2. One-to-one Specialist bespoke disclosure support We are looking for a provider to provide one-to-one support to Participants to help improve people's lives and equip them with the skills they need to succeed in relation to disclosing convictions appropriately and positively thus demonstrating skills and confidence. The content of the support will be tailored to specific individual need. We are looking for a structured and tailored programme that can deliver an in-depth programme to those individuals either on a face to face or remote delivery for circa 45 participants. We anticipate the programme to last no longer than six to eight weeks in duration, but this can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual. To be delivered by March 23 3. Workforce development - offender management We are looking for a provider to deliver a training programme to support and assist employees working with individuals with criminal conviction, including serious offences and Multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA). The training programme will deliver a broader understanding of the language and terminology used and what this means in orders of offender management. We are looking for training for 10 sessions to be completed by 31 December 2021, and a further 20 sessions by March 2023. Please see Additional Description for details on how to submit an expression of interest Additional information: Cost envelope is an indicative total for all interventions outlined. Please note more than one contract could be awarded within the cost envelope. Contracts will be issued on a maximum fixed amount, with a detailed specification based on the offer agreed. Expressions of Interest will be required to: * Outline and evidence your experience in supporting remote vocational training. *Illustrate your proposed delivery which meets the minimum requirements * Provide an indicative price. This will be used to shortlist partners for due diligence and evaluation before any contract award is made. Please register your interest via POP (https://www.seetec.co.uk/partners) and complete an Expression of Interest. NOTE - If you are not currently already registered on POP, you will need to register in order to log in and access the opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73fc5dd-4e0f-4c73-b120-54731df1ce84 | | 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 | 10 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2021 at 21:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73fc5dd-4e0f-4c73-b120-54731df1ce84 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73fc5dd-4e0f-4c73-b120-54731df1ce84 10th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.seetec.co.uk/partners - https://www.seetecpluss.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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