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title: "NEA CPA12a"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# NEA CPA12a

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe15d7de-9848-4eb5-be71-54081f32d553

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, concerns the tender titled "NEA CPA12a". This tender is classified under the industry category of Administration, defence and social security services, with a procurement method described as selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, commenced on 16th April 2019 and is set to conclude on 23rd October 2023. The locations for delivery include various regions across the United Kingdom, such as London, the South East, and the South West. The procurement stage reflects an award update status, indicating the process is complete.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in business advisory and mentoring. Companies specialising in training, vocational support, and job search services would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that cater to individuals transitioning into self-employment or seeking to enhance their business sustainability. The inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises in the suitability criteria suggests a welcoming environment for diverse providers aiming to meet the needs of Universal Credit participants and those requiring additional support in their business endeavours.

## Notice

To provide business advice and support, particularly Business Mentoring, to help out of work Participants who want to move into self-employment develop their business plans, commence trading and develop a sustainable business. Further, there is a requirement to support Universal Credit (UC) participants already self-employed / in business who have fallen below the minimum income floor (MIF) deemed acceptable for UC claimants, to access mentoring support via NEA to help them develop and grow their business to achieve an average income above the MIF and sustain this for a 6 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c4e92b-35ae-443c-96da-046558b0f882 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2019 - 23 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,290,435 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FD |
| 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLEPLUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75110000 - General public services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 75300000 - Compulsory social security services
- 75310000 - Benefit services
- 75311000 - Sickness benefits
- 75314000 - Unemployment compensation benefits
- 79611000 - Job search services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80533100 - Computer training services
- 80533200 - Computer courses
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 13:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c4e92b-35ae-443c-96da-046558b0f882
- 29 May 2019 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c4e92b-35ae-443c-96da-046558b0f882

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c4e92b-35ae-443c-96da-046558b0f882
  29th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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