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Re-opening of the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)

South Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2026 at 15:14

Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council procured education, training and personal development services through the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement. The requirement is to supplement the existing framework with suitably qualified and experienced training providers, third-sector organisations and other providers. Successful partners deliver all-age, person-centred support to people seeking the skills and knowledge needed to progress into meaningful, sustainable employment. The work is delivered in South Ayrshire, with the council acting as buyer and framework body. Activities include training programmes, employability support and personal development training. The framework is intended for organisations able to support people with differing needs and employment goals, rather than suppliers providing only general classroom training.

The procurement is complete and was run as an open procedure for a framework agreement. Submissions closed on 15 May 2026 at noon, with award activity starting the same day; bids were opened at that time. The contract was awarded on 28 July 2026 to Crystal Pathways Ltd, The Salvation Army Trustee Company and Stevie Mills Training Limited. The active contract value is £280,000, with the contract signed on 28 July 2026. The stated framework period is 1,440 days and renewal is allowed. Quality carried the full evaluation weighting: quality 100%, price 0%. Six bids were received, all from SMEs and all electronically. The lot is recorded as cancelled, although the award and contract are active.

This award demonstrates established demand from South Ayrshire Council for employability training and person-centred progression support delivered through a flexible framework. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable experience of providing training, personal development and employment support to people across age groups, with staff whose names and qualifications can be provided. Suppliers should be able to operate a documented quality-management system or hold UKAS, or equivalent, independent certification to BS EN ISO 9001. The evaluation and contract requirements favour organisations that can evidence fit-for-purpose delivery, measurable employment outcomes, continual improvement and innovation. Strong performance management is important, including accurate management information, communication, complaint handling, invoicing and sustainable processes. Community benefits and effective engagement with third-sector or local partners would also support credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-opening of the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)

Notice Description

South Ayrshire Council are re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) and are seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced training providers, the third sector and other organisations to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement to deliver all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council are re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) and are seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced training providers, the third sector and other organisations to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement to deliver all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment.

Renewal: further notices for any future generation of this Flexible Framework Agreement are expected to be published circa September 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072281-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

CRYSTAL PATHWAYS LTD

The Salvation Army

Stevie Mills Training Limited

Further Information

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