Award

External Training and Workforce Skills Framework

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2024 at 09:42

Tender

06 Dec 2023 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework" project. This procurement involved two lots: "External Training" and "Workforce Skills" within the services category. The framework aims to provide training services aligning with the needs of East Ayrshire Works and the Workforce and Future Skills team. The contract, with a value of £1,200,000 for External Training and £300,000 for Workforce Skills, was signed on 1st March 2024. Suppliers like 3t Training Services Ltd and Ayrshire College are actively engaged in delivering these services.

This procurement opportunity for the Framework of training providers presents a growth opportunity for businesses offering various training services. Companies specializing in training, vocational services, and specialist training services can compete for providing training under this Framework. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among suppliers. The contract duration of 1440 days indicates a long-term engagement for the selected suppliers. Businesses interested in entering the training services industry should consider engaging with the East Ayrshire Council for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

External Training and Workforce Skills Framework

Notice Description

The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service.

Lot Information

External Training

The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This framework will be an open framework under the parameters of Light Touch Regime and will be open to new entrants up to once per annum.

Workforce Skills

The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This will be an open framework under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and be open to new entrants once per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042236
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009745-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80562000 - First-aid training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zoe Wilson
Contact Email
zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

3T TRAINING SERVICES

ALLURE AYR TRAINING ACADEMY

AYRSHIRE COLLEGE

CEIS AYRSHIRE

CENIT GROUP

ETOPIA SOLUTIONS

FDE TRAINING

HOLESIDE TRAINING

HSC FUTURES

HW FORESTRY SERVICES

JIM MAIR DRIVER TRAINING

QTS GROUP

SYNERGY TRAINING SERVICES

THE DIGITAL COLLEGE

THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP

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