This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2020 at 01:00

Tender

10 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Inverclyde Council is conducting a public procurement process for "Employability Services in Inverclyde," which spans multiple service lots focused on enhancing employability through diverse client engagement and support activities. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with significant milestones including the bid submission deadline on 10th February 2020 and award decisions communicated thereafter. The services are aimed at the Greenock area, classified as part of the general public services category with a procurement method defined as an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger service providers that specialise in employability and training services. The successful suppliers will be responsible for executing varied service specifications related to client engagement, work placements, and support for health barriers to employment, amongst others. Businesses with experience in similar projects and a proven track record in service delivery within the employability sector will find this procurement particularly relevant to enhance their growth potential in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Employability Services in Inverclyde

Notice Description

This invitation to Tender contains the details of five Service Specifications:- Lot 1: Employability Services: Client Engagement, Assessment & Action Planning/ Barrier Removal/Vocational Activity/Positive Destination Activity Lot 2: Work Placement Programme Lot 3: Employer Engagement & Support. In-Work Training & Support Aftercare Lot 4: Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Lot 5: Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance

Lot Information

Work Placement Programme

Work Placement Programme

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022

Employer Engagement & Support. In-Work Training & Support

Employer Engagement & Support. In-Work Training & Support

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022

Addressing Health Barriers to Employment

Addressing Health Barriers to Employment

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022

Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance

Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022

Employability Services: Client Engagement, Assessment & Action Planning / Barrier Removal / Vocational Activity / Positive Destination Activity

Employability Services: Client Engagement, Assessment & Action Planning / Barrier Removal / Vocational Activity / Positive Destination Activity

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000609829
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388576
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
Large, SME

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
£1,665,485 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ENABLE Scotland

Inverclyde Community Development Trust

Stepwell Consultancy Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376929
    Employability Services in Inverclyde - This invitation to Tender contains the details of five Service Specifications:- Lot 1: Employability Services: Client Engagement, Assessment & Action Planning/ Barrier Removal/Vocational Activity/Positive Destination Activity Lot 2: Work Placement Programme Lot 3: Employer Engagement & Support. In-Work Training & Support Aftercare Lot 4: Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Lot 5: Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388576
    Employability Services in Inverclyde - This invitation to Tender contains the details of five Service Specifications:- Lot 1: Employability Services: Client Engagement, Assessment & Action Planning/ Barrier Removal/Vocational Activity/Positive Destination Activity Lot 2: Work Placement Programme Lot 3: Employer Engagement & Support. In-Work Training & Support Aftercare Lot 4: Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Lot 5: Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

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.

Loading OCDS record...