Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is overseeing a procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services," aimed at addressing economic challenges in the Highland region. This tender falls under the "Education and training services" category and employs an open procedure. Situated in Inverness, United Kingdom (Region: UKM6), the process is currently at the tender stage, with an electronic submission required via the Public Contracts Scotland system. Key dates include a tender closing period on 27th November 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the award and bid opening period commencing the same day. The framework agreement will last for 24 months, with a potential extension for another 24 months, allowing for a total contract period of up to 1440 days.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in delivering innovative employability and training services. It is particularly beneficial for organisations capable of addressing the unique challenges of the Highland communities, indicating a suitable opportunity for companies with expertise in education and socioeconomic development. The framework's flexibility could encourage a wide array of solutions, opening doors for businesses that can deliver scalable and impactful services at a regional level. Participants may include both new ventures and established entities within the sector, looking to collaborate with the Highland Council and influence community-oriented strategies through meaningful service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services

Notice Description

The creation of an Employability Support Services Framework aims to provide the flexibility to create innovative solutions to address the distinct economic challenges within Highland communities. Please refer to the ITT documents for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A number of key policy drivers influence the design and delivery of Employability Services across the Highlands. The creation of an Employability Support Services Framework aims to provide the flexibility to create innovative solutions to address the distinct economic challenges within Highland communities. Please refer to the ITT documentation for the full details.

Renewal: 24 months initially, with an option to extend for a further 24 months - please see documentation for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069143-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and 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
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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