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title: "GB-Cheshire: The Appointment of an Employer Engagement Partner in Cheshire West and Chester"
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# GB-Cheshire: The Appointment of an Employer Engagement Partner in Cheshire West and Chester

Buyer: GOLDEN GATES HOUSING TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-952baf4e-482c-426c-9608-c3137645f80a

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Golden Gates Housing Trust, seeking an Employer Engagement Partner to deliver the Building Better Opportunities Programme across Warrington, Cheshire East, and West. This contract falls under the Career Guidance Services category and is situated in the North West of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 6 February 2017, with a contract period beginning on 1 March 2017 and lasting until 31 August 2019. The total contract value is £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in career guidance and engagement services. Businesses that specialise in providing work placement programs, employer engagement initiatives, or support services for job seekers in the Cheshire area would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with over 100 employers, the successful bidder will not only contribute to local economic development but also enhance their visibility and reputation within the community by facilitating paid employment opportunities for 131 participants.

## Notice

Golden Gates Housing Trust (GGHT) are leading a large multi agency partnership called New Leaf to deliver the Building Better Opportunities Programme across Warrington, Cheshire East and West. The BBO fund is a key part of the Local Enterprise Partnership's (LEP) European Funding Programme and is being match funded by the BIG Lottery. The allocation is being commissioned on a fully funded grant model and requires no match from the bidding partnership. GGHT wish to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to provide Employer Engagement in Cheshire West and Chester. The successful bidder will engage with over 100 Employers between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2019 to provide 100 work placements within Cheshire West and Chester, and support 131 participants living in Cheshire West and Chester into paid employment. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54e19417-ba13-4401-b312-374c20e0e7b8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | GOLDEN GATES HOUSING TRUST |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2017 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54e19417-ba13-4401-b312-374c20e0e7b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54e19417-ba13-4401-b312-374c20e0e7b8
  25th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Cheshire:-The-Appointment-of-an-Employer-Engagement-Partner-in-Cheshire-West-and-Chester/UF9AW4BZVZ
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