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Employability Support Services (Work First Scotland) 2017 (Interim Arrangement)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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03 Nov 2016 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently at the award stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "Employability Support Services (Work First Scotland) 2017 (Interim Arrangement)." This initiative is aimed at delivering employability support services in Scotland, particularly for individuals with disabilities. The contract has been signed as of 31st October 2016, and the services are intended for deployment throughout the regions of Scotland. This procurement is classified under the industry category of general public services and follows a limited procurement method due to extreme urgency arising from the devolution of employment support powers under the Scotland Act 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing employment services, particularly those that cater to the disabled and those at risk of long-term unemployment. Companies offering tailored support services that can adapt to the diverse needs of employers and clients would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on high-quality, coherent support for individuals looking to enter or remain in the labour market indicates that businesses with innovative solutions and a robust understanding of the employability landscape in Scotland may find valuable prospects for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employability Support Services (Work First Scotland) 2017 (Interim Arrangement)

Notice Description

The contract reflects customer and client requirements relating to Employability Support Services in Scotland and will be utilised by members of the public in Scotland with a disability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will provide the requirements for Employability Support Services in Scotland. The scheme will be known as 'Work First Scotland' (WFS). The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of contracted employment support, on an interim basis in 2017-2018. Namely, it will provide specialist support for disabled people in the workplace and those not already in work, through working with employers, government, schools, colleges and other statutory referral organisations. The aim is to provide a tailored, coherent range of support which can respond flexibly to the individual needs of disabled people and their employers and make best use of resources. The WFS programme will deliver high quality employment support to disabled people with complex issues who want to work and need help to enter and/or remain in the labour market.

Procurement Information

This Contract falls within the category of contracts covered by Regulation 74 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and is being awarded in accordance with the process set out in Regulation 33, in particular Regulation 33 (1) section (c): "reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseen by the contracting authority, the time limits for open procedure, restricted procedure or competitive procedure with negotiation cannot be applied". This is due to the fact that new powers to provide employment support for disabled people and those at risk of long term unemployment are being devolved from the UK administration to Scotland under the Scotland Act 2016, creating an urgent need to ensure appropriate interim arrangements. A PIN is in place for full procurement of the services on a long-term basis, Ref 465635 - OJEU Ref:2016/S 203-366776 published 20 Oct 16.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000465651
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262683
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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