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title: "Linkedin Non Subscription Agreement (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92a49b30-dd61-4701-b556-bf54f324755e"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Linkedin Non Subscription Agreement (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92a49b30-dd61-4701-b556-bf54f324755e

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Linkedin Non Subscription Agreement", which falls under the education and training services industry category. This procurement was undertaken through an open procedure above the threshold, with the award date recorded as 28 March 2017. The contract, valued at £1,952,611, spans from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020. It was initiated to support the New Enterprise Allowance scheme aimed at facilitating self-employment for Universal Credit participants, particularly in North & Mid Wales and South Wales. The contract was awarded to Business Sense Associates and is based in Leeds, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly those involved in mentoring and business support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit from engaging in this area, as the scheme is designed to foster business creation and development. Industry players who can deliver tailored mentoring support and financial assistance to new business startups may find substantial prospects for growth by aligning their services with the goals of the New Enterprise Allowance scheme.

## 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 & Mid Wales, South (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/cdd971c2-f9e0-4825-b4c5-7ec1e24d0519 |
| 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 | 18 Apr 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 | £1,952,611 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,952,611 |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS SENSE ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 13:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd971c2-f9e0-4825-b4c5-7ec1e24d0519
- 9 Feb 2018 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd971c2-f9e0-4825-b4c5-7ec1e24d0519

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd971c2-f9e0-4825-b4c5-7ec1e24d0519
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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