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title: "eProcurement Solution (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# eProcurement Solution (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6d2be8c-fc20-4e99-b57f-9abe1dfcdb01

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to an eProcurement Solution initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on education and training services. The award, valued at £3,863,070, is part of the New Enterprise Allowance scheme aimed at supporting individuals transitioning into self-employment. This contract, awarded on 28 March 2017, has a duration from 28 March 2017 to 31 December 2020 and is based in Leeds, specifically at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, LS2 7UA. The procurement method utilized was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 4 November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those offering mentoring support or financial assistance for new business startups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as they align with the aims of enhancing self-employment capabilities among Universal Credit participants. Engaging with this sector could foster business growth by positioning firms as key providers within government initiatives aimed at supporting entrepreneurial 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 | 9 Feb 2018 |
| 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

- 9 Feb 2018 at 15:47 - Award - 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
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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