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Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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20 May 2021 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018," which falls under the health and social work services industry category. This tender is at the award stage and includes a total of 8 lots focusing on the extension of employability services for disadvantaged individuals in Scotland. The contract period spans from April 3, 2021, to April 5, 2021, and represents a significant financial commitment of approximately £149.7 million. Key suppliers involved include PeoplePlus Group Ltd, Remploy Limited, and Falkirk Council, among others.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the training and employment services sector, particularly those specializing in social work, education, and professional development. Companies that provide vocational training, apprenticeship programmes, or community support services would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. Furthermore, the commitment to inclusivity and community benefits associated with this procurement could enable businesses to enhance their community impact and broaden their service offerings, ultimately fostering business growth in this socially-focused market.

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Notice Title

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018

Notice Description

Lot Information

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lots 1 to 8

extension to Fair Start Scotland services for unemployed and disabled citizens. Enabling disadvantaged individuals to compete for and sustain employment. Delivered across 8 geographical Lots

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b302
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011153-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

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

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80533200 - Computer courses

80570000 - Personal development training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,720,511 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Ian Whitelaw
Contact Email
ian.whitelaw@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445522

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

FALKIRK COUNCIL

PEOPLEPLUS

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

REMPLOY

START SCOTLAND

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