--- title: "NEA Phase 2 CPA 10 (North West 2) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b242e562-92fc-4d9e-b8e7-f816e2bbd7fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b242e562-92fc-4d9e-b8e7-f816e2bbd7fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b242e562-92fc-4d9e-b8e7-f816e2bbd7fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b242e562-92fc-4d9e-b8e7-f816e2bbd7fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2021-04-29" --- # NEA Phase 2 CPA 10 (North West 2) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b242e562-92fc-4d9e-b8e7-f816e2bbd7fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b242e562-92fc-4d9e-b8e7-f816e2bbd7fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b242e562-92fc-4d9e-b8e7-f816e2bbd7fe.json) ## Summary The procurement process known as the NEA Phase 2 CPA 10 (North West 2) was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions in the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £3,172,028, falls within the education and training services category and was executed under an open procedure, facilitating participation from a wide range of suppliers. The contract period began on 31 March 2017 and concluded on 31 December 2020, while the associated tendering process closed on 4 November 2016. The department is located in Leeds, Yorkshire, and the programme specifically aimed to support individuals transitioning into self-employment, particularly targeting Universal Credit participants in Greater Manchester. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on education, training, and mentoring services, especially those that specialise in supporting self-employment initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-placed to compete for similar future contracts. By engaging with such contracts, companies can enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence in the UK, ultimately contributing to the growth of entrepreneurship and self-employment across the region. ## 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 - Greater Manchester, (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/aae87cf7-d449-4de6-855c-0b50b9840ebb | | 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 | 30 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,172,028 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,172,028 | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PEOPLEPLUS GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 13:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae87cf7-d449-4de6-855c-0b50b9840ebb - 29 Apr 2021 at 13:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae87cf7-d449-4de6-855c-0b50b9840ebb - 27 Apr 2021 at 09:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae87cf7-d449-4de6-855c-0b50b9840ebb - 23 Oct 2020 at 09:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae87cf7-d449-4de6-855c-0b50b9840ebb - 23 Oct 2020 at 08:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae87cf7-d449-4de6-855c-0b50b9840ebb - 20 Oct 2020 at 16:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae87cf7-d449-4de6-855c-0b50b9840ebb - 14 Oct 2020 at 11:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae87cf7-d449-4de6-855c-0b50b9840ebb - 18 Apr 2018 at 17:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae87cf7-d449-4de6-855c-0b50b9840ebb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae87cf7-d449-4de6-855c-0b50b9840ebb 29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81326efe-ba60-4df0-9058-0a18500c6a14 CPA 10 CV01 (PRaP) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07f5274c-f356-4efa-8e07-f5b9d1f75ad4 CPA 10 CV02 (Change Control) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6898d5d-2ff4-45f7-b1c5-ee0c943c038f CPA 10 CV03 (Interim Pay) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3540bec3-ca54-48fc-bac3-b50bf9f3176c CPA 10 CV04 (Cost+ Model) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fb48d05-bc04-456a-bc41-79a38633ea79 CPA 10 CV05.1 (IT Application) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/435a3d8d-9cd6-41cc-b819-35880bbd2e35 CV04 NEA CPA10 Amendment Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1fcc15c-3c93-41b5-8320-cc0694f9cccc CV08 NEA CPA10 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa1cc2f1-a60f-457d-a4ba-773fbbed0559 CV10 Merlin ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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