--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: East Suffolk Flexible Employer Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7c957f2-d8d8-4457-94b8-f80c46fd6d3b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c957f2-d8d8-4457-94b8-f80c46fd6d3b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c957f2-d8d8-4457-94b8-f80c46fd6d3b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c957f2-d8d8-4457-94b8-f80c46fd6d3b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-18" --- # GB-Lowestoft: East Suffolk Flexible Employer Scheme Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7c957f2-d8d8-4457-94b8-f80c46fd6d3b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c957f2-d8d8-4457-94b8-f80c46fd6d3b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c957f2-d8d8-4457-94b8-f80c46fd6d3b.json) ## Summary The East Suffolk Council is seeking a supplier for the "East Suffolk Flexible Employer Scheme," aimed at assisting micro and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in East Suffolk. This open tender, classified under business development consultancy services, has a total value of £100,000, with a minimum contract value of £50,000. The tender period concludes on 25th March 2020, while the contract is scheduled to start from 20th April 2020 and extend until 31st March 2022, with a potential one-year extension based on performance and available funding. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services focused on workforce development and inclusivity. Companies that have experience in creating tailored programmes for employment returners, particularly those familiar with challenges faced by individuals re-entering the workforce after caregiving responsibilities, would be well-positioned to compete. The project is expected to provide SMEs with the necessary knowledge and skills to tap into and mobilise a large, skilled demographic, promoting both business growth and social impact. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 18 March 2020 for the following reason: 18/03/2020 Due to unforeseen circumstances this procurement has been cancelled for the foreseeable future. Thank you for your interest in this contract and apologies for any inconvenience caused.(East Suffolk Council is commissioning a supplier to work with a range of micro and SME businesses in east Suffolk, to help them develop a bespoke Returner Programme for their organisation. This pilot project will work with businesses, providing them with the knowledge and skills required to develop the means to access a large, skilled and relatively inaccessible demographic group of individuals (Returners) who have taken an extended period of time out of employment for caring responsibilities and want to return to paid work. The project is fully funded for year one. The contract period will be between April 2020 and March 2021 with an additional optional extension of one year up to two years in total (one plus one). The extension will be subject to the supplier's performance in year one and the availability of funding for year two.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215183b0-0474-42f4-ae1b-ec01d0ef28e8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2020 at 12:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215183b0-0474-42f4-ae1b-ec01d0ef28e8 - 4 Mar 2020 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215183b0-0474-42f4-ae1b-ec01d0ef28e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215183b0-0474-42f4-ae1b-ec01d0ef28e8 18th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-East-Suffolk-Flexible-Employer-Scheme/6C5637WMD2 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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