Award

NAC/1120 Work Placement Programme and Employer Engagement Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Tender

14 Feb 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves North Ayrshire Council, which is seeking to appoint a service provider for the 'NAC/1120 Work Placement Programme and Employer Engagement Services'. This initiative falls within the services category and is located in Irvine, UK. The current procurement stage is active, with the tender period having a deadline for submissions set for 22nd March 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their reach in the educational and community engagement sectors, particularly those specialising in work experience programmes for secondary school pupils. Companies with expertise in health and safety compliance, education partnerships, and those capable of demonstrating a strong connection with local employers would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses that fulfil the specified selection criteria, including relevant qualifications and experience, will have a competitive advantage in this process.

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Notice Title

NAC/1120 Work Placement Programme and Employer Engagement Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a service provider who can deliver a Work Experience Programme for secondary school pupils. The service provider should also engage with local businesses and employers to develop working relationships with schools in the area. The service provider will be responsible for making suitable placements for the schools, carrying out Health & Safety risk assessment checks in line with legislative requirements, and ensuring employers are aware of their obligations in this regard.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a service provider who can deliver a Work Experience Programme for secondary school pupils. The service provider should also engage with local businesses and employers to develop working relationships with schools in the area. The service provider will be responsible for making suitable placements to the schools, carrying out Health & Safety and risk assessment checks in line with legislative requirements, and ensuring employers are aware of their obligations in this regard.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000569630
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357059
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£192,912 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will run for a one year period, with three optional 12 month extension periods available

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Coprporate Procurement Unit
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324730

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AYRSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345530
    NAC/1120 Work Placement Programme and Employer Engagement Services - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a service provider who can deliver a Work Experience Programme for secondary school pupils. The service provider should also engage with local businesses and employers to develop working relationships with schools in the area. The service provider will be responsible for making suitable placements for the schools, carrying out Health & Safety risk assessment checks in line with legislative requirements, and ensuring employers are aware of their obligations in this regard.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357059
    NAC/1120 Work Placement Programme and Employer Engagement Services - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a service provider who can deliver a Work Experience Programme for secondary school pupils. The service provider should also engage with local businesses and employers to develop working relationships with schools in the area. The service provider will be responsible for making suitable placements for the schools, carrying out Health & Safety risk assessment checks in line with legislative requirements, and ensuring employers are aware of their obligations in this regard.

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