--- title: "NEA Phase 2 CPA 5 (London & Home Counties 2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a97b51ad-fab0-4c5e-9497-a6a3d8e20f2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a97b51ad-fab0-4c5e-9497-a6a3d8e20f2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a97b51ad-fab0-4c5e-9497-a6a3d8e20f2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a97b51ad-fab0-4c5e-9497-a6a3d8e20f2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2021-04-29" --- # NEA Phase 2 CPA 5 (London & Home Counties 2) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a97b51ad-fab0-4c5e-9497-a6a3d8e20f2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a97b51ad-fab0-4c5e-9497-a6a3d8e20f2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a97b51ad-fab0-4c5e-9497-a6a3d8e20f2c.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the "NEA Phase 2 CPA 5 (London & Home Counties 2)" project initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Leeds, England. The project falls under the education and training services category and had a total contract value of £3,253,955. The procurement method used for this open tender was an open procedure, with a contract period spanning from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020. This award was completed as of 28 March 2017 and serves to enhance support for self-employment among participants of the New Enterprise Allowance scheme. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in mentoring and training services. Businesses that specialize in business development, entrepreneurship support, or financial advisory services would be well-equipped to compete. As the contract relates to assisting participants in starting their own businesses, it aligns with organisations committed to fostering self-employment and economic sustainability in the community. ## 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 - East & South 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/607f0da0-b13a-45c1-9996-fa53e32fcb6d | | 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 | £3,253,955 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,253,955 | | 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 13:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/607f0da0-b13a-45c1-9996-fa53e32fcb6d - 27 Apr 2021 at 08:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/607f0da0-b13a-45c1-9996-fa53e32fcb6d - 23 Oct 2020 at 09:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/607f0da0-b13a-45c1-9996-fa53e32fcb6d - 22 Oct 2020 at 16:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/607f0da0-b13a-45c1-9996-fa53e32fcb6d - 14 Oct 2020 at 11:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/607f0da0-b13a-45c1-9996-fa53e32fcb6d - 18 Apr 2018 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/607f0da0-b13a-45c1-9996-fa53e32fcb6d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/607f0da0-b13a-45c1-9996-fa53e32fcb6d 29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47fb93f7-6ad0-426b-bdef-4f01f2e96644 CPA 05 CV01 (PRaP) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a76beb8-ca34-435c-94b1-8ece0b293c61 CPA 05 CV02 (Change Control) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64201468-66db-4bdd-bddd-079738aefc6e CPA 05 CV03 (Interim Pay) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/052d5106-19af-4bbe-aecc-fadb50e3675d CPA 05 CV04 (Cost+ Model) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/785d8717-8199-450d-b132-437bec432d6a CPA 05 CV05.1 (IT Application) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5c472bb-5d8d-4684-8ac6-82d69d7d1848 CV04 NEA CPA05 Amendment Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b2321cd-ef02-412e-8299-1166975003d7 CV08 NEA CPA05 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97ca785a-675d-458e-af31-f3db98010cc0 CV10 Merlin ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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