Award

Employability Services in Inverclyde

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Tender

15 Dec 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Employability Services in Inverclyde." This tender, classified under the services industry, aims to provide various employability services through multiple lots, including an End-to-End Employability Service and specialist services addressing health barriers to employment. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key dates include the tender period ending on 19 January 2018 and the award period beginning later that day. The services are to be delivered in Greenock, UK, with submissions to be made via an electronic platform.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses with experience in providing employability services, particularly those capable of addressing health-related employment barriers or offering advocacy and guidance. Companies specialising in social services, counselling, and vocational training may find this tender especially aligned with their competencies. Successful bidders will also need to demonstrate robust financial health and experience in similar projects, ensuring a competitive edge in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

Employability Services in Inverclyde

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council are inviting Tenders for the service provision of one or more than one Lot. This invitation to Tender contains the details of three Service Specifications:- Lot 1: An End-to End Employability Service. Lot 2: Specialist Service Addressing Health Barriers to Employment. Lot 3: Specialist Service Providing Employment Advice, Advocacy and Guidance.

Lot Information

Addressing Health Barriers to Employment

This tender is for the Provision of Employability Services in Inverclyde.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further one year period from 1st April 2019 until 31st March 2020.

Providing Employment Advice, Advocacy and Guidance

This Tender is for the Provision of Employability Services in Inverclyde.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further one year period from 1st April 2019 until 31st March 2020.

End to End Employability Service

This tender is for the Provision of Employability Services in Inverclyde.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further one year period from 1st April 2019 until 31st March 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000522562
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317500
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Annemarie Hannaway
Contact Email
annemarie.hannaway@inverclyde.gov.uk, kirsty.munro@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712364

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304378
    Employability Services in Inverclyde - Inverclyde Council are inviting Tenders for the service provision of one or more than one Lot. This invitation to Tender contains the details of three Service Specifications:- Lot 1: An End-to End Employability Service. Lot 2: Specialist Service Addressing Health Barriers to Employment. Lot 3: Specialist Service Providing Employment Advice, Advocacy and Guidance.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317500
    Employability Services in Inverclyde - Inverclyde Council are inviting Tenders for the service provision of one or more than one Lot. This invitation to Tender contains the details of three Service Specifications:- Lot 1: An End-to End Employability Service. Lot 2: Specialist Service Addressing Health Barriers to Employment. Lot 3: Specialist Service Providing Employment Advice, Advocacy and Guidance.

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