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title: "Provision of self-employment support to individuals in Norfolk and Suffolk Reference number: NALEPJW004"
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# Provision of self-employment support to individuals in Norfolk and Suffolk Reference number: NALEPJW004

Buyer: NEW ANGLIA LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d2f8

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## Summary

The procurement process is being undertaken by New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership Limited for the provision of self-employment support to individuals in Norfolk and Suffolk, with a focus on education and training services. The title of the tender is "Contract for the provision of self-employment support to individuals in Norfolk and Suffolk" and falls under the services category. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 27th September 2021. Contracts are expected to deliver support to a minimum of 620 participants and result in the creation of 300 new businesses and 60 additional jobs within those businesses throughout the contract period, which runs from 1st November 2021 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on training, mentoring, and support services, particularly those with a track record in aiding individuals from disadvantaged communities. Companies that provide consultancy services, skills development, or business support, especially in the realms of digital skills and market research, will be well-suited to compete. Participants will be required to demonstrate their capability through a bespoke delivery plan which addresses both individual assessments and community engagement, making this tender ideal for small and medium enterprises looking to establish impactful partnerships and foster growth in the region.

## Notice

The successful organisation will be expected to deliver a programme of support as outlined below, and engage with the wider evaluation and information sharing goals of the project partnership as outlined above. We currently offer a funded business start-up programme within our ERDF Business Growth Programme, which is delivered by Nwes and Menta, and due to end this autumn. Details on our website here : www.newanglia.co.uk/grant/start-up-programme This procurement is to deliver C-CARE Support for Self-Employment, a strand of T2, C Care Support for Social Inclusion. We are seeking a contractor to deliver project outputs as part of the larger programme. The whole delivery will take place in Norfolk and Suffolk with both online and face-to-face support required in both counties, and evidence that the successful organisation can deliver activity at locations right across Norfolk and Suffolk as demand requires.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful organisation will be expected to deliver a programme of support as outlined below, and engage with the wider evaluation and information sharing goals of the project partnership as outlined above. We currently offer a funded business start-up programme within our ERDF Business Growth Programme, which is delivered by Nwes and Menta, and due to end this autumn. Details on our website here : www.newanglia.co.uk/grant/start-up-programme This procurement is to deliver C-CARE Support for Self-Employment, a strand of T2, C Care Support for Social Inclusion. We are seeking a contractor to deliver project outputs as part of the larger programme. The whole delivery will take place in Norfolk and Suffolk with both online and face-to-face support required in both counties, and evidence that the successful organisation can deliver activity at locations right across Norfolk and Suffolk as demand requires. The contract will require a package of support in topic areas as outlined below. The aim of the activity is to train, upskill, and aid individuals into self-employment, and to support them on the start of their journey to create successful and stable businesses which have the potential to grow and to develop further, providing employment opportunities as they grow. The formal required outputs for this programme are: - * Minimum of 620 participants * 300 new businesses to be created. * 60 additional employees within those businesses We are seeking organisations to deliver across Norfolk and Suffolk via a bespoke package of support to be agreed. The programme will have a particular focus on encouraging people from disadvantaged communities to make the most of self-employment opportunities and should provide a delivery plan for the following: - * Assessment of individuals * Identified wrap-around support and signposting * Assist individuals in the undertaking of market research * Workshops (virtual and/or actual) * One to one mentoring/coaching support * Access to upskilling of digital skills * Raise awareness of business appropriate applications/tools * Signpost to workspace as required, hot desking, shared space, units. * To encourage the individuals to join business communities. * Recording all aspects of the programme including evidencing outputs for data reporting according to Interreg FCE programme rules. Please provide the following: 1. Delivery plan across the full seventeen-month period. 2. Provide a description of bespoke packages of support to be offered. 3. Explain your experience at delivering this type of contract, with examples of contracts successfully delivered in the past. 4. Details of premises and locations to be used for delivery. 5. Provide Curriculum Vitae of staff delivering the programme. 6. Provide a marketing plan to support the delivery as part of your bid and supporting the larger project. 7. Provide two referees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025594-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £666,666 |
| Lots value | £666,666 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £666,666 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW ANGLIA LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia, TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MID ANGLIAN ENTERPRISE AGENCY; NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ENTERPRISE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2021 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025594-2021
- 10 Aug 2021 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019337-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.menta.org.uk
- http://www.newanglia.co.uk
- http://www.nwes.org.uk
- https://newanglia.co.uk/tenders

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