Planning

Provision of long-term specialist employability services

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

06 Aug 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is planning a procurement process for the 'Provision of long-term specialist employability services', aimed at supporting individuals with multiple barriers to progress along the Strategic Skills Pipeline. This tender falls under the services category and is located in Inverness, UK. The anticipated value of the contract is £300,000, and it is set to involve consultations with third sector organisations for potential European funding contributions. Interested parties should note that a Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 2pm on Thursday, 30th August 2018, at Smithton-Culloden Free Church, requiring registration via employability@highland.gov.uk.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the employment services sector that have the capability to provide long-term employability solutions. Companies with access to financial resources eligible for European funding would be particularly well-suited, as the project will depend on match funding contributions. With anticipated annual costs exceeding £100,000 and room for consortium bids, this is an excellent chance for businesses to engage in a framework contract that could lead to sustained partnerships with The Highland Council and potential growth in the Highlands region.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of long-term specialist employability services

Notice Description

The provision of long-term specialist employability services to support individuals with multiple barriers to progress along the Strategic Skills Pipeline

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council is seeking to consult with third sector organisations regarding an opportunity to apply for European funding to deliver employability services across the Highlands. The key criteria being: The provision of long-term specialist employability services to support individuals with multiple barriers to progress along the Strategic Skills Pipeline You must have access to financial resources which are eligible to match with European funding (potential increased contribution from current 50% European funding level) Annual project costs are anticipated to be in the order of GBP100,000+ (Consortium bids will be considered). A Market Engagement Event will be held at 2pm on Thursday 30th August 2018 at Smithton-Culloden Free Church, 1 Murray Road, Smithton, Inverness IV2 7YU. If you wish to attend please register your interest at employability@highland.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327502
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
employability@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1349886606

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615-2018-08-06T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2018-08-06T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-15",
            "name": "The Highland Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Highland Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road",
                "locality": "Inverness",
                "region": "UKM6",
                "postalCode": "IV3 5BX"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "employability@highland.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1349886606",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.highland.gov.uk/"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "The Highland Council",
        "id": "org-15"
    },
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "AUG327502",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "title": "Provision of long-term specialist employability services",
                "description": "The provision of long-term specialist employability services to support individuals with multiple barriers to progress along the Strategic Skills Pipeline",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327502",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615",
        "title": "Provision of long-term specialist employability services",
        "description": "The provision of long-term specialist employability services to support individuals with multiple barriers to progress along the Strategic Skills Pipeline",
        "status": "planned",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Inverness"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM62"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 300000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "The Highland Council is seeking to consult with third sector organisations regarding an opportunity to apply for European funding to deliver employability services across the Highlands. The key criteria being: The provision of long-term specialist employability services to support individuals with multiple barriers to progress along the Strategic Skills Pipeline You must have access to financial resources which are eligible to match with European funding (potential increased contribution from current 50% European funding level) Annual project costs are anticipated to be in the order of GBP100,000+ (Consortium bids will be considered). A Market Engagement Event will be held at 2pm on Thursday 30th August 2018 at Smithton-Culloden Free Church, 1 Murray Road, Smithton, Inverness IV2 7YU. If you wish to attend please register your interest at employability@highland.gov.uk",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2018-10-01T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "classification": {
            "id": "85300000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "The contract will be a framework with a number of providers. The overall contract value will depend on how much match funding the provider can bring to the table - i.e. the more they can bring, the more the overall contract value. Current spend on the existing contract is GBP 1600000 per year (GBP 800000 match funding from the providers and GBP 800000 from the European Social fund). If you wish to attend the Market Engagement Event, please register your interest at: employability@highland.gov.uk. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=552615. (SC Ref:552615)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice"
}