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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: THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9b1e0ed-7435-4a14-9a9c-f382e2d13188

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## Summary

The Pluss Organisation CIC is seeking suppliers for its tender titled "Corporate Services for PLUSS CIC - Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Contracts", aimed at enhancing employment support services for individuals with disabilities. This procurement, classified under administrative services for business operations, is located in the South West of England. The tender was published on 3rd March 2022, with the submission deadline having closed on 15th March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure with a total contract value of £375,000, covering various corporate services needed to support employment initiatives funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide corporate services such as commercial and contract management, risk and business continuity planning, finance, IT, and HR support. As the largest social firm in the UK, Pluss offers a platform for contractors to engage in fulfilling and impactful work, contributing directly to the well-being of individuals seeking employment and community integration. Companies with experience in delivering administrative support within the social sector are particularly well-suited to pursue this tender.

## 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/a5987923-ae74-4b6c-ba6e-69de1e54aad1 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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

- 30 Mar 2022 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5987923-ae74-4b6c-ba6e-69de1e54aad1
- 3 Mar 2022 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4dd5cc-b8ea-4b8c-88d4-e41804be8dcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5987923-ae74-4b6c-ba6e-69de1e54aad1
  30th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4dd5cc-b8ea-4b8c-88d4-e41804be8dcb
  3rd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d2d242d-cc3d-4967-b71b-be450e7a71f9

## Notice URLs

- https://pop.seetec.co.uk/login/registration

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