--- title: "Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf5a0550-47ab-4376-8abe-93dca3922271" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf5a0550-47ab-4376-8abe-93dca3922271" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf5a0550-47ab-4376-8abe-93dca3922271.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf5a0550-47ab-4376-8abe-93dca3922271.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC" published: "2022-04-08" --- # Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts Buyer: THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf5a0550-47ab-4376-8abe-93dca3922271 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf5a0550-47ab-4376-8abe-93dca3922271) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf5a0550-47ab-4376-8abe-93dca3922271.json) ## Summary The PLUSS Organisation CIC is seeking tenders for "Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts". This procurement is categorised under administrative services for business operations and has a total contract value of £280,000. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 16 May 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2022 and run until 30 June 2023. Services will be provided across areas in Yorkshire and the Humber and South West regions of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in corporate services, particularly those specialising in contract management, risk management, finance, and IT support. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the inclusive procurement method that seeks to engage diverse suppliers to enhance the delivery of vital services aimed at empowering disadvantaged individuals in the workforce. ## Notice Pluss supports thousands of people with disabilities and other disadvantages to move into employment each year. With a turnover of over PS17 million and a proven track record spanning more than 45 years, we are recognised as one of the leading national disability employment specialists in the UK. We deliver a range of nationally and locally procured employment programmes on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), European Social Fund (ESF), National Lottery Community Fund, Local Authorities and the NHS (the Funders). We are rated as 'good' by the Merlin Standard for quality and treatment of our subcontractors. Our employment operations help jobseekers who need the most specialist support to find work and achieve a career. Our enterprise operations support to create direct employment opportunities in a wide range of businesses and job roles. As the largest Social Firm in the UK, we directly employ 470 people around half of whom have a disability or long-term health condition. The Pluss Organisation C.I.C (Pluss) is seeking to establish an Agreement for Corporate Services to support the organisation in the delivery of its Positive People and Hopeful Families contracts which are projects funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. These are led and managed by Pluss, a Community Interest Company. These programmes offer a lifeline to people who are not in work to help build confidence, skills and give a sense of hope for the future. We empower people to get involved in local communities, connect with others and feel good through a range of social prescribing and employability activities. Positive People is delivered by a partnership of social enterprises and community organisations, the support offered to participants will vary, with services ranging from support for drugs and alcohol misuse right through to arranging workplace adjustments for sensory disabilities. We are seeking to award a contract to a supplier/s that meets all the requirements. The scope of requirements covers the supply of ALL Corporate Services, which shall be split into the following areas: Commercial & Contract Management, Risk/ Business Continuity, Helpdesk, Finance, DSC Support, Estates, Quality and Compliance, IT and HR. Please see the attached RFI for further specification, including how to respond to this request. Additional information: Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e4cccc-4388-4c88-8333-32b47472111d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | 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 | THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 8NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Alphington | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations ## Release History - 8 Apr 2022 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e4cccc-4388-4c88-8333-32b47472111d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e4cccc-4388-4c88-8333-32b47472111d 8th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07bbf7b9-7980-432d-a06e-bc834e4930af - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b59f250-e8bb-4551-b6fc-8d91b2bda0f6 This is the Appendix A document referred to in the 'Pluss CIC - End to End Due Diligence v1' document, Section F - Question 11. ## Notice URLs - https://pop.seetec.co.uk/login/registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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