Award

South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

29 Nov 2024 at 15:36

Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), has established a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) for education and training services under an open procedure. This procurement, finalised on 26th November 2024, is carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime". Located in Ayr, UKM94, the programme aims to deliver an all-age, person-centred support pipeline to those seeking meaningful and sustainable employment. The agreement, which covers an anticipated period initially until 31st March 2028, was awarded to multiple suppliers including Action for Children, Ayrshire College, and ENABLE Scotland, amongst others, and allows for electronic submission and payments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector to collaborate in delivering varied programmes aimed at enhancing employability skills. SMEs specialising in training services, especially those focusing on customised, person-centred training initiatives, are well-positioned to benefit from this framework. The flexible nature of the agreement allows for diverse programme delivery, creating growth avenues for trainers and educational consultants committed to supporting workforce development in South Ayrshire. Businesses can expect continuous involvement as the framework is designed with provisions for potential renewals and future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)

Notice Description

South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that will deliver an all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment. In doing so, South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) to deliver varied programmes covering the 5 stage employability pipeline. The procurement is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that will deliver an all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment. In doing so, South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) to deliver varied programmes covering the 5 stage employability pipeline. The procurement is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime.

Renewal: 1+1+1+1 until 31st March 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047875
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038642-2024
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

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes – further notices for any future generation of this Flexible Framework Agreement are expected to be published circa September 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

AYRSHIRE COLLEGE

BRIDGEND GROUP

ENABLE SCOTLAND

FOSSILFIELD TRAINING CENTRE

GTG TRAINING

HANSEL

HUB INTERNATIONAL

JIM MAIR DRIVER TRAINING

NEXT GENERATION TRAINING

NITHCREE TRAINING

PARKER ENTERPRISE

PEOPLEPLUS

QTS GROUP

SINCLAIR WELLBEING AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS

STREET LEAGUE

THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP

THE SPRINGBOARD CHARITY

TRIAGE CENTRAL

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