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

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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12 Jan 2017 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to procure 'Employability Support Services (Work First Scotland) 2017 (Interim Arrangement)' aimed at supporting individuals in Scotland who face barriers to employment. This procurement, classified under the services sector, is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 22 November 2016. The service is expected to run until 21 December 2018, with customer referrals available from 3 April 2017 to 21 December 2017. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure due to extreme urgency arising from the devolution of employment support measures from the UK government to Scotland.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in employability and workforce support services, particularly those with experience in working with disabled individuals or those at risk of long-term unemployment. Companies capable of delivering tailored, high-quality support and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders, including employers and educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. Engaging with this initiative could not only help enhance service offerings but also contribute to the social responsibility goals of these businesses.

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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

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 the full procurement of the services on a long-term basis. Ref 465635.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000476866
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269478
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
12 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 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
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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