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East Ayrshire Works - External Training Framework

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council is seeking to establish an "External Training Framework" aimed at providing a variety of training courses to help clients get back to work and learn new skills. This procurement process is currently in the award stage following an open tender method, initiated on 8th July 2019, with submissions closing on 2nd August 2019. The framework will operate for a contract duration of 720 days and is located in Kilmarnock, within the UK. This framework allows for new entrants to join twice a year, indicating ongoing opportunities for participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing training and educational services, particularly those looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger organisations, that specialise in vocational training, skills development, or consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to contribute to a framework with a £320,000 contract value can lead to enhanced visibility and potential growth through future contracts and renewals.

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Notice Title

East Ayrshire Works - External Training Framework

Notice Description

External training framework - a framework of service providers who will provide a variety of training courses to enable clients to get back into work and/or learn new skills.

Lot Information

Lot 1

External Training Framework - A framework of providers who will provide a variety of training courses to allow clients of East Ayrshire Works to gain the necessary skills to seek employment. This framework will operate as an Open Framework under Regulation 5(1) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and will subsequently be re-opened to new entrants up to twice per annum.

Renewal: One extension option available - 18 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000590151
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369742
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80512000 - Dog training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In 2 years, or 3.5 years, subject to further funding.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

BLUEPRINT TRAINING

CAZBRO

CBES

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

DEVELOP TRAINING

GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

GTG TRAINING

HSC FUTURES

HW FORESTRY SERVICES

JIM MAIR DRIVER TRAINING

LOVE LEARNING SCOTLAND

LUDDON CONSTRUCTION

QTS TRAINING

SRUC

THE WISE GROUP

YOUR THE HERO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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