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ESF EMPLOYABILITY PROJECTS ll

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Midlothian Council, located at Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith, is currently running a tender for the "ESF Employability Projects II" aimed at providing guidance to key beneficiary groups for securing sustainable employment. This procurement process falls under the services category and is being managed using an open procedure. The tender period will conclude on the 21st of November 2016, with a total estimated value of £261,600. Notably, this project involves multiple lots focusing on employment support for individuals with varying needs, including those with learning or mental health issues, and parents or carers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employment support services, including training and consultancy firms, particularly those experienced in working with disadvantaged groups. Companies that can demonstrate their capability to deliver tailored employment solutions, as well as those equipped to handle childcare support or matching services, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits within the contract encourages bidders to propose initiatives that can enhance local employability, providing a platform for businesses to engage with and support their communities while expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

ESF EMPLOYABILITY PROJECTS ll

Notice Description

Provision of advice to target key beneficiary groups to assist them in finding sustainable good quality employment.

Lot Information

Employment support and next step support for people with a learning, physical and or mental health issue including in work support

This support is designed to assist adults with learning, physical into employment. The project will also support those mental health barriers to employment. Additional support will be necessary for those beneficiaries to move more effectively into a learning environment that supports access to employment and sustains that move. MEP is the bridge that supports beneficiaries whilst making the transition through increased confidence, communication skills and personal attitudes to support them to move into training, further study and/ or employment.

Barrier Free Fund including Child Care

This fund will complement the work of the other projects. It will provide flexible support to remove immediate barriers to securing or sustaining employment, learning or training. For example assistance with after school club deposits, short term child care or assistance with other immediate barriers to employment.

Parents/Carers - Intensive Matching and Support

Beneficiary group are individuals who are parents or carers. The provider is required to: - Understand and identify appropriate activity needs of beneficiary group, identify appropriate pathways. - To improve the educational levels of carers currently experiencing exclusion - Increase participation and achievement in acquiring skills to improve employment prospects in appropriate sectors which match with existing caring responsibilities To ensure parents and carers have access to support for vocational training learning and job opportunities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000467634
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267361
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
timothyhiggins@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
UKM23 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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