--- title: "NEA Phase 2 CPA 8 (North East 2) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a03e0b66-161b-48e4-9a8a-f4063cf43c3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a03e0b66-161b-48e4-9a8a-f4063cf43c3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a03e0b66-161b-48e4-9a8a-f4063cf43c3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a03e0b66-161b-48e4-9a8a-f4063cf43c3d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2021-04-29" --- # NEA Phase 2 CPA 8 (North East 2) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a03e0b66-161b-48e4-9a8a-f4063cf43c3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a03e0b66-161b-48e4-9a8a-f4063cf43c3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a03e0b66-161b-48e4-9a8a-f4063cf43c3d.json) ## Summary The procurement process is managed by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on the "NEA Phase 2 CPA 8 (North East 2)" project, which aims to support individuals transitioning to self-employment. This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is located in the East of England. The open procurement method was utilised, with contract values reaching £3,863,070. The tender period concluded on 4th November 2016, and the contract itself was active from 28th March 2017 until 31st December 2020. This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in mentoring and financial assistance services, particularly those with expertise in supporting new entrepreneurs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the emphasis on local support for Universal Credit participants seeking to start their own businesses. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance their service offerings and contribute to local economic development. ## 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 PlusDistricts - South Yorkshire, North & (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/e0434798-4cb7-4a86-a7b6-05c0e949def3 | | 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 | £3,863,070 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,863,070 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PINNACLE PEOPLE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 13:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434798-4cb7-4a86-a7b6-05c0e949def3 - 27 Apr 2021 at 08:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434798-4cb7-4a86-a7b6-05c0e949def3 - 23 Oct 2020 at 09:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434798-4cb7-4a86-a7b6-05c0e949def3 - 23 Oct 2020 at 08:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434798-4cb7-4a86-a7b6-05c0e949def3 - 20 Oct 2020 at 16:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434798-4cb7-4a86-a7b6-05c0e949def3 - 14 Oct 2020 at 11:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434798-4cb7-4a86-a7b6-05c0e949def3 - 18 Apr 2018 at 17:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434798-4cb7-4a86-a7b6-05c0e949def3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434798-4cb7-4a86-a7b6-05c0e949def3 29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e64f7518-9af5-4b7e-8cad-df37459beadf CPA 08 CV01 (PRaP) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/feee4769-ff21-4c0d-8d51-b10981e569e9 CPA 08 CV02 (Change Control) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/141e5797-1e4d-4dff-878d-65a26ad68bc5 CPA 08 CV03 (Interim Pay) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/405d0093-efc8-4f73-b9d1-2325ae852c66 CPA 08 CV04 (Cost+ Model) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69336339-22c5-4f0a-9723-987236d20dce CPA 08 CV05.1 (IT Application) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a98ad8c-6df7-4a19-b8e7-c9ffdecc2ba1 CV04 NEA CPA08 Amendment Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91c1ef5e-084c-4600-b818-c8deaf5ef762 CV08 NEA CPA08 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3066c637-b44e-484b-bae8-df54d0fbbb1e CV10 Merlin ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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