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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently seeking proposals for the "Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018," which is part of a public procurement process aimed at providing employability support services across Scotland. This initiative is divided into eight geographical lots, with the procurement stage being active and set within the services category. The tender covers various locations and has key deadlines, including a submission deadline of 24 May 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £145 million, with individual lot values ranging significantly. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, ensuring wide accessibility for potential suppliers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in employment support services, training, and community outreach. Companies equipped to support unemployed individuals and those facing barriers to employment, especially in the areas of disabled persons and jobseekers claiming reserved benefits, will find a conducive environment to engage. Bidders that demonstrate a robust approach to community benefits, including targeted recruitment and training initiatives, as well as partnerships with local organisations, will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking offers from service providers to provide Employability Support Services in Scotland. This exercise will be split into 8 geographical lots. The service will be known as Fair Start Scotland. The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of employment support under section 31 of the Scotland Act 2016. Namely, it will provide support for unemployed disabled people and people claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment. The aim is to provide a tailored, coherent range of support which can respond flexibly to the individual needs of unemployed people and their employers and make best use of resources. The programme will deliver high quality employment support to unemployed people, including those with complex issues who want to work and need help to enter and/or remain in the labour market.

Lot Information

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lot 1 - Glasgow

This is Lot 1 out of 8 lots: Glasgow. It is for the provision of Employability Support Services in Scotland. The service will be known as Fair Start Scotland. The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of employment support under section 31 of the Scotland Act 2016. Namely, it will provide support for disabled people and people claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment. 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 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.. Approximate value of this lot is 6,400,000 GBP per annum. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Options: Option to extend for an additional 2 x 1 year period at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lot 2 - Lanarkshire

This is Lot 2 out of 8 lots: Lanarkshire - North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire. It is for the provision of Employability Support Services in Scotland. The service will be known as Fair Start Scotland. The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of employment support under section 31 of the Scotland Act 2016 . Namely, it will provide support for disabled people and people claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment. 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 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.. Approximate value of this lot 4,200,000 GBP per annum. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Options: Option to extend for an additional 2 x 1 year period at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lot 3 - Tayside

This is Lot 3 out of 8 lots: Tayside - Angus, Dundee City, and Perth and Kinross. It is for the provision of Employability Support Services in Scotland. The service will be known as Fair Start Scotland. The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of employment support under section 31 of the Scotland Act 2016. Namely, it will provide support for disabled people and people claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment. 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 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.. Approximate value of this lot 2,400,000 GBP per annum. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Options: Option to extend for an additional 2 x 1 year period at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lot 4 - Forth Valley

This is Lot 4 out of 8 lots: Forth Valley - Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling. It is for the provision of Employability Support Services in Scotland. The service will be known as Fair Start Scotland. The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of employment support under section 31 of the Scotland Act 2016 . Namely, it will provide support for disabled people and people claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment. 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 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.. Approximate value of this lot is 1,600,000 GBP per annum. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Options: Option to extend for an additional 2 x 1 year period at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lot 5 - East

This is Lot 5 out of 8 lots: East - City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Fife, Mid Lothian and Scottish Borders and West Lothian. It is for the provision of Employability Support Services in Scotland. The service will be known as Fair Start Scotland. The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of employment support under section 31 of the Scotland Act 2016. Namely, it will provide support for disabled people and people claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment. 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 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.. Approximate value of this lot 7,100,000 GBP per annum. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Options: Option to extend for an additional 2 x 1 year period at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lot 6 - Southwest

This is Lot 6 out of 8 lots: South West Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire. It is for the provision of Employability Support Services in Scotland. The service will be known as Fair Start Scotland. The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of employment support under section 31 of the Scotland Act 2016 . Namely, it will provide support for disabled people and people claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment. 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 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.. Approximate value 3,300,000 GBP per annum Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Options: Option to extend for an additional 2 x 1 year period at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lot 7 - Northeast

This is Lot 7 out of 8 lots: Northwest - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. It is for the provision of Employability Support Services in Scotland. The service will be known as Fair Start Scotland. The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of employment support under section 31 of the Scotland Act 2016 . Namely, it will provide support for disabled people and people claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment. 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 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.. Approximate value of this lot 1,800,000 GBP per annum Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Options: Option to extend for an additional 2 x 1 year period at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lots 1 to 8

extension to Fair Start Scotland services for unemployed and disabled citizens. Enabling disadvantaged individuals to compete for and sustain employment. Delivered across 8 geographical Lots

Options: Option to extend for an additional 2 x 1 year period at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000480555
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415614
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80533200 - Computer courses

80570000 - Personal development training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£145,200,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,720,511 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Falkirk Council

PeoplePlus

PeoplePlus Group Ltd

Remploy Limited

Start Scotland Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276183
    Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 - The Scottish Government is seeking offers from service providers to provide Employability Support Services in Scotland. This exercise will be split into 8 geographical lots. The service will be known as Fair Start Scotland. The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of employment support under section 31 of the Scotland Act 2016. Namely, it will provide support for unemployed disabled people and people claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment. The aim is to provide a tailored, coherent range of support which can respond flexibly to the individual needs of unemployed people and their employers and make best use of resources. The programme will deliver high quality employment support to unemployed people, including those with complex issues who want to work and need help to enter and/or remain in the labour market.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301537
    Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 - The Scottish Government is seeking offers from service providers to provide Employability Support Services in Scotland. This exercise will be split into 8 geographical lots. The service will be known as Fair Start Scotland. The Scottish Government will require the Service Provider to deliver the services as part of the devolution of employment support under section 31 of the Scotland Act 2016. Namely, it will provide support for unemployed disabled people and people claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment. The aim is to provide a tailored, coherent range of support which can respond flexibly to the individual needs of unemployed people and their employers and make best use of resources. The programme will deliver high quality employment support to unemployed people, including those with complex issues who want to work and need help to enter and/or remain in the labour market.

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