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Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council is conducting an active procurement process for the "East Ayrshire Works - External Training Framework". This initiative falls within the services category and aims to establish a framework of service providers to offer diverse training courses that enable clients to acquire new skills and secure employment. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it is particularly relevant to businesses within the training and educational services industry. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 6 March 2020, with the award period commencing immediately thereafter.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training and educational services. Businesses that can provide a variety of courses aimed at job readiness and skills development would be particularly well-suited to apply. As this framework is designed to allow new entrants up to twice per annum, established providers, as well as innovative newcomers in the industry, have the chance to engage and expand their offerings in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

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-r6ebe6-0000613878
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392637
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
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every six months - up to a maximum period of 3.5 years from original notice (Aug 2019).

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
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
10
Supplier Names

Angela Harvey Salon Training and Education

CEiS Ayrshire

CS Associates

Forde Training Services

HOLESIDE TRAINING

Makaton Marvels

T French & Son Earthwork Ltd

The Lennox Partnership

The Training Team ( Scotland )

The digital college

Further Information

Notice Documents

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