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title: "Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts"
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# Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts

Buyer: SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d48352e3-65d7-4c2c-bf44-50ef8d99065d

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by PLUSS CIC, which is seeking to establish an agreement for Corporate Services to support its 'Building Better Opportunities' projects funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. The tender, titled "Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts", is classified under the industry category of "Administrative services for business operations". It is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £340,000, and covers various corporate service areas including finance, HR, and compliance. The contract period runs from 1st February 2022 to 30th June 2023, and the delivery address is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in corporate services. Companies with expertise in commercial and contract management, risk management, helpdesk services, and IT solutions will be well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to social impact projects, enhance their market presence, and potentially secure a long-term contract with a reputable organisation committed to supporting disadvantaged communities.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/928255a3-0b38-414a-af7a-e23e90f7adda |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,000 |
| 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 | SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED |
| Locality | HOCKLEY |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS5 4RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Hockley |
| Westminster constituency | Rayleigh and Wickford |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 18:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/928255a3-0b38-414a-af7a-e23e90f7adda
- 19 Jan 2022 at 13:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6560188-59dd-47ad-90f2-882ac5f2c65f
- 17 Jan 2022 at 08:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6560188-59dd-47ad-90f2-882ac5f2c65f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/928255a3-0b38-414a-af7a-e23e90f7adda
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6560188-59dd-47ad-90f2-882ac5f2c65f
  19th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7b1ebb6-7c36-47f5-b6f0-77c8fc503a52

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