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title: "Oxfordshire Social Contract Programme Work Area 2: Virtual Mentoring Platform"
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# Oxfordshire Social Contract Programme Work Area 2: Virtual Mentoring Platform

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92319d7f-2a05-4b7a-84a7-a2d6663b521d

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited has awarded a contract for the delivery of its Oxfordshire Social Contract Programme Work Area 2: Virtual Mentoring Platform. The procurement process used an open procedure and had a contract value of £40,217.75 GBP. The contract period runs from August 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023. The main procurement category is services, with the procurement initiated on March 13, 2022. The programme aims to provide mentoring to Oxfordshire residents seeking employment opportunities.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialised in IT services. Businesses with a focus on consulting, software development, internet services, and support could find this contract suitable for their growth. The initiative encourages collaboration with local businesses in Oxfordshire, promoting economic activity and employment generation through mentorship and technology-driven solutions.

## Notice

OxLEP Skills invite responses to a new opportunity relating to the delivery of its Oxfordshire Social Contract Programme. It is looking to procure external provision to harness technology to build and operate an at-scale virtual mentoring platform, to provide supportive learning and mentoring to Oxfordshire residents who are wanting to move into employment or return to employment. The platform will be targeted towards those residents (mentees) who need some additional guidance, motivation or support to transition into economic activity. Mentees will be matched with an Oxfordshire based business volunteer mentor and inspirational role model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edfd65f-a66e-4825-8d68-5745e2331e31 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,217 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MYKINDACROWD LIMITED T/A CONNECTR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2023 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edfd65f-a66e-4825-8d68-5745e2331e31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edfd65f-a66e-4825-8d68-5745e2331e31
  13th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.oxfordshirelep.com/news/article/invitation-tender-oxlep-skills

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