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title: "Northamptonshire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area"
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# Northamptonshire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ea3cc0f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking tenders for a service contract titled "Northamptonshire - Local Enterprise Partnership Area" aimed at reducing unemployment among working-age individuals facing multiple barriers. This procurement is classified under education and training services and is located in the East Midlands, specifically targeting the areas of Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Northampton. The contract period is set to commence on 30 January 2017 and will run until 31 January 2020, with a contract value of £2,932,721. The tender was published on 3 May 2016, and the submission period ended on 14 June 2016, utilising an open procurement method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in employment support services or those that can offer holistic solutions to improve job readiness. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may particularly benefit from this procurement, as they tend to fit the requirements of delivering tailored services in the region. The call for tenders was designed to attract providers that can navigate the complexities of re-engaging individuals with the job market, thus contributing to local economic development.

## Notice

The purpose of the provision is to reduce the number of working age people with multiple barriers claiming key out of work benefits by supporting them back into sustained employment, thereby reducing the pressure on public services and breaking the cycle of dependency. The provision will address the holistic needs of individuals and link them to the significant economic opportunities available in the Northamptonshire LEP area. Attendance on the provision is voluntary for Participants. The provision will be for the whole of the Northamptonshire LEP area but with a specific focus on the geographical areas of Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Northampton where levels of unemployment and wider inactivity are higher. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. This is a procurement for services under the Light Touch Regime and DWP will not be bound by Public Contracts Regulations 2015 except as such Regulations are applicable to the Light Touch Regime. DWP expressly reserves the rights: (i)to use a reverse auction; (ii)to cancel this procurement at any stage; (iii)to not award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (iv)to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; (v)and in no circumstances will DWP be liable for any costs incurred by potential suppliers. The Provider will use the Provider Referral and Payment (PRaP) system to receive their referrals and to record claimant activity. The Provider will therefore need to have met relevant security requirements when contracts go live.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925a7357-e606-4759-882b-9b33e1763d68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2017 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,932,721 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,932,721 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKING LINKS (EMPLOYMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2016 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925a7357-e606-4759-882b-9b33e1763d68
- 21 Dec 2016 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d54bfbb8-9ba1-462f-b059-4e8394c92e85
- 16 Dec 2016 at 15:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d54bfbb8-9ba1-462f-b059-4e8394c92e85
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d54bfbb8-9ba1-462f-b059-4e8394c92e85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925a7357-e606-4759-882b-9b33e1763d68
  21st December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d54bfbb8-9ba1-462f-b059-4e8394c92e85
  21st December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2357461-cf0d-4bdb-8a9c-113b9b5e9016
  Northamptonshire - Instructions To Potential Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/296a64b8-375f-4922-bcc1-c35dd6ab6236
  ESF - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da3defdc-77e3-40ff-b0e4-d96f6628ef46
  Northamptonshire - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8fb66a3-c79e-40b0-a118-039d0ba2243f
  Northamptonshire - Instructions To Potential Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a0f3b91-8e89-427c-8d77-c4da868eb114
  ESF - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ebd6295-87ee-4470-81c7-a643ae038ba8
  Northamptonshire - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff05423b-e1d4-4094-8954-75ffe5dfa658
  REDACTED - Documents - Northamptonshire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e42f791d-a95c-42e9-b791-8248380bda7c
  REDACTED - Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae41a28c-e1f1-498e-90fa-b3d4dfa8815a
  Northamptonshire - Instructions To Potential Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16433120-e53c-42a6-ab18-8cfb85af1800
  ESF - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a72dc7e-7caf-4e51-893c-9a021b553f5f
  Northamptonshire - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db624eef-28d8-4137-bd0a-234d9efb9a39
  Northamptonshire - Instructions To Potential Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96e8990a-0528-4616-ade8-c9f99cf2ca18
  ESF - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7079593b-d3f4-4a0e-9d84-7f88999162af
  Northamptonshire - Specification

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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