Planning

Challenge Fund framework for the delivery of an Employability Pathway

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Apr 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Dundee City Council, targeting the creation of a "Challenge Fund framework for the delivery of an Employability Pathway." This initiative falls under the services category and focuses on enhancing employability pathways, partially funded by European Social Funds (ESF). The planning stage is currently ongoing, with key dates including an Awareness & Engagement Event on or before 26 April 2019, and the commencement of the application process set for 22 May 2019. Interested parties can engage with documentation related to this tender via the provided links.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services, community development, or employability training, offering a platform for organisations to collaborate and innovate in delivering effective employment solutions. Companies well-versed in managing similar projects or with experience in Public Sector partnerships will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with the lead partner and other potential applicants during the discussion phase prior to the official application process may enhance prospects for success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Challenge Fund framework for the delivery of an Employability Pathway

Notice Description

The Discover Jobs Partnership has a timeframe for the development of an Employability Pathway which will be part funded by European Social Funds (ESF). The Employability Pathway will be developed through a Challenge Fund framework. The Draft Challenge Fund framework (subject to change) can be downloaded from PCS. Dundee City Council is the Lead Partner of the Strategic Intervention (Employability Pathway) supported by ESF and is the contracting authority on behalf of the Discover Jobs Partnership. Expressions of Interest in the Awareness & Engagement Event should be submitted to alana.campbell@dundeecity.gov.uk by Friday 26 April 2019. Potential Applicants will have the opportunity to ask questions. Thereafter, potential Applicants will have the opportunity for collaborative discussions with the Lead Partner, and other potential Applicants, prior to the Application Process commencing on Wednesday 22 May 2019.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is not a procurement The Discover Jobs Partnership has a timeframe for the development of an Employability Pathway which will be part funded by European Social Funds (ESF). The Employability Pathway will be developed through a Challenge Fund framework. The Draft Challenge Fund framework (subject to change) can be downloaded from PCS. Dundee City Council is the Lead Partner of the Strategic Intervention (Employability Pathway) supported by ESF and is the contracting authority on behalf of the Discover Jobs Partnership. Expressions of Interest in the Awareness & Engagement Event should be submitted to alana.campbell@dundeecity.gov.uk by Friday 26 April 2019. Potential Applicants will have the opportunity to ask questions. Thereafter, potential Applicants will have the opportunity for collaborative discussions with the Lead Partner, and other potential Applicants, prior to the Application Process commencing on Wednesday 22 May 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000581169
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351746
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2019Expired
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
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Heighton
Contact Email
jennifer.heighton@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382434000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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