Fresh Steps Programme Centre
6 June 2008
Dear Provider,
Invitation to Tender
I would like to thank you for your interest in working with Dept for Work and Pensions and invite you to submit a tender to deliver “Fresh Steps” in South Yorkshire.
Full details of delivery requirements, including anticipated customer volumes, are contained within the Provision Specification. These documents, together with all the documents making up the Invitation to Tender, can be downloaded from this web site.
Your tender must be submitted in accordance with the documentation available via this website.
If you experience any problems accessing any of these documents or have any questions regarding this competition please contact Michelle Collins on 0113 3078116.
The contracts will commence on 29th September 2008 to 2nd October 2009, with the option to extend for up to a further 12-month period.
All bids will be evaluated on a competitive basis. DWP will award the contract on the basis of the bid it considers to offer best overall value for money.
The following documents can be downloaded from the website by clicking on the links below:
- Question and Answer Brief (revised 11 July 2008)
- Tendering Instructions for Bidders You must prepare and submit your tender(s) in accordance with the Tendering instructions, as failure to comply with the instructions may invalidate your tender(s).
- Tender Form (including Declaration by Tenderer) (revised 12 June 2008)
- DWP Standard Terms and Conditions including Schedules
- Provision Specification - “Fresh Steps”
- District Specification – Annex 1
- Generic Specification (Schedule 1)
The deadline for receipt, by DWP, of your fully completed tender(s) is no later than 10.30 am on Friday 18th July 2008. Tenders must be submitted in time to arrive by the deadline. Please note that late tenders may not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your tender.
Yours faithfully,
Janice Slingsby
Senior Commercial Manager