--- title: "NEA Phase 2 CPA 6 (London & Home Counties 3) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-96c71e33-6b80-4e02-9049-8034a87eefe0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96c71e33-6b80-4e02-9049-8034a87eefe0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96c71e33-6b80-4e02-9049-8034a87eefe0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96c71e33-6b80-4e02-9049-8034a87eefe0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2021-04-29" --- # NEA Phase 2 CPA 6 (London & Home Counties 3) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96c71e33-6b80-4e02-9049-8034a87eefe0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96c71e33-6b80-4e02-9049-8034a87eefe0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96c71e33-6b80-4e02-9049-8034a87eefe0.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "NEA Phase 2 CPA 6 (London & Home Counties 3)" under the open procurement method, specifically designed to support individuals transitioning to self-employment through the New Enterprise Allowance scheme. The contract, valued at £2,616,344, runs from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020, serving participants referred by Jobcentre Plus. While the tender process is complete, it reflects transparency as the award notification was published later for record-keeping purposes. The primary industry category classified for this procurement is "Education and training services," with the delivery addresses situated in London, UK. This contract presents significant opportunities for companies that provide mentoring and business support services, particularly those focused on assisting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses offering expertise in training and coaching for self-employment or new business start-ups would be well-suited to engage in future contracts arising from similar initiatives. Additionally, those with established connections to Jobcentre Plus and experience with government-funded support schemes may find themselves at an advantage in competing for upcoming tenders in this sector. ## 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 | 29 Apr 2021 | | 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 - 29 Apr 2021 at 13:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3240c4ea-0e9c-4592-a9e1-dff02eb5d340 - 27 Apr 2021 at 08:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3240c4ea-0e9c-4592-a9e1-dff02eb5d340 - 23 Oct 2020 at 09:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3240c4ea-0e9c-4592-a9e1-dff02eb5d340 - 22 Oct 2020 at 16:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3240c4ea-0e9c-4592-a9e1-dff02eb5d340 - 14 Oct 2020 at 11:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3240c4ea-0e9c-4592-a9e1-dff02eb5d340 - 18 Apr 2018 at 15:53 - AwardUpdate - 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 29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa9f49e9-fac8-4fdb-acc8-3b3d55fca277 CPA 06 CV01 (PRaP) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fe97cf0-c87a-4be6-8d22-2900134f2fe1 CPA 06 CV02 (Change Control) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0be03f85-7931-4bd5-bd33-6b35cf4a112c CPA 06 CV03 (Interim Pay) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab1c9f30-218f-4bd4-91c7-5553e118b55d CPA 06 CV04 (Cost+ Model) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/957c8268-0eb0-41bc-9ac7-6e45de4ce929 CPA 06 CV05.1 (IT Application) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06cbf467-bc66-44ba-af07-e20b935875c2 CV04 NEA CPA06 Amendment Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81b82598-b1d8-45c2-9168-202e3955adc3 CV08 NEA CPA06 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87f4e589-56fa-41de-a422-216dc2bd5929 CV10 Merlin ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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