--- title: "NEA Phase 2 CPA 7 (North East 1) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eec9d62a-2e00-4891-80fa-65fca7dce3cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eec9d62a-2e00-4891-80fa-65fca7dce3cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eec9d62a-2e00-4891-80fa-65fca7dce3cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eec9d62a-2e00-4891-80fa-65fca7dce3cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2021-04-29" --- # NEA Phase 2 CPA 7 (North East 1) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eec9d62a-2e00-4891-80fa-65fca7dce3cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eec9d62a-2e00-4891-80fa-65fca7dce3cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eec9d62a-2e00-4891-80fa-65fca7dce3cc.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions as the contracting authority for the contract titled "NEA Phase 2 CPA 7 (North East 1)." This contract falls under the education and training services category, specifically aimed at supporting individuals in self-employment. Based in the North East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the contract valued at £1,944,893. The contract period commenced on 28 March 2017 and concluded on 31 December 2020, following an earlier tender period that ended on 4 November 2016. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing educational and mentoring services, particularly for those familiar with supporting self-employed individuals and Universal Credit participants. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) should find this contract particularly relevant, as they are encouraged to participate, helping to drive both social impact and business growth in the region. Companies with expertise in training and start-up support are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. ## 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 - Durham & Tees Valley, (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/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 | | 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 | 27 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,944,893 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,944,893 | | 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GATESHEAD COUNCIL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 13:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 - 27 Apr 2021 at 07:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 - 2 Nov 2020 at 12:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 - 29 Oct 2020 at 13:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 - 23 Oct 2020 at 09:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 - 23 Oct 2020 at 08:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 - 14 Oct 2020 at 11:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 - 18 Apr 2018 at 15:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04b189-f431-4cfa-b79f-eee38a98df63 29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d096bfb4-28f5-4f5a-a9a9-fbdb29e00274 CPA 07 CV01 (PRaP) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad5bc32e-8d0d-4920-9cec-132a538c7c33 CPA 07 CV03 (Interim Pay) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/844da195-8e59-42a0-acae-6e03f07788cb CPA 07 CV04 (Cost+ Model) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b3ab9cb-41cc-4635-9657-484eb376d99d CPA 07 CV05.1 (IT Application) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9087e2df-9aba-4613-be3b-6343d96b0354 CPA 07 CV02 (Change Control) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d75a80b3-61e5-4c3c-b22a-889249e5d842 CV04 NEA CPA07 Amendment Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf21d074-c8db-44fb-8c15-d30ec952ef13 CV08 NEA CPA07 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16c2966d-4ae4-4230-a4d0-3d0ea4e99bf5 CV10 Merlin ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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