This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2020 at 01:00

Tender

06 Jul 2020 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves South Lanarkshire Council initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Education Employability Training, aimed at enhancing employability skills for young people. Located in Hamilton, UK, this initiative is classified under "General public services" and is currently at the "Tender" stage, with the tender period set to conclude on 30 May 2025. The total value assigned to this DPS is £12.5 million, with new service providers continuously accepted throughout its duration as long as they meet the selection criteria. Relevant documents for this procurement, including detailed descriptions of specific lots, are also available online for potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on training and educational services, particularly those specialising in work-based learning, targeted support services, and health and wellbeing programmes. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations that have experience in delivering vocational training for young people would be well-positioned to compete for contracts under this dynamic purchasing system. The open nature of the DPS allows for a variety of suppliers to participate, fostering an environment where innovation and diverse training methodologies can be showcased.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Education Employability Training DPS

Notice Description

SLC Education Resources delivers a range of work based learning and support packages for young people leaving school. The key aims are developing employability skills and ensuring our young people are ready to meet the challenges of employment. . This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is to establish suitably qualified Training Providers to supply a broad spectrum of training services for programmes including, Aspire, GradU8, Training for Trades and Foundation Apprenticeships; with pathways across many vocational areas, to allow students to access a range of courses to complement their school curriculum, widen their experiences, and help gain wider vocational qualifications desirable for current labour market demands. . There is no intention to limit the number of service providers on the DPS. All service providers that meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. The DPS will remain open to new applicants during it's period of validity.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Work Based Learning

The Council are seeking suppliers who can provide staff, premises and resources to deliver a range of work based and vocational learning services. Services may be delivered to pupils in the senior phase and/ or to young people who have left school up to age 19 (or 25 if care experienced)and may include but is not limited to: The delivery of vocational qualifications to pupils in the senior phase, The delivery of programmes designed to increase young people's work readiness including employability awards, core skills and groupwork The delivery of certificated training such as first aid, CSCS, REHIS, moving and handling, Pre-employment training including a blend of employability skills The provision of sector specific equipment, resources and uniform / PPE. This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS. . Contracts will be awarded using weightings in section II.2.5, the Council reserves the right to amend weightings by up to +-20% where it is deemed appropriate.

Renewal: This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by a further 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 2 - Targeted Support Services

The Council are seeking suppliers who can provide staff, premises and resources to deliver services targeted at young people with multiple barriers to employment who require individually tailored support to employment or further learning / training. . Activity may include but is not limited to: Initial engagement and needs assessment Action planning Confidence building and barrier removal Groupwork Key worker support Literacy, numeracy and ESOL Work placements and volunteering Employer engagement and job brokerage including employer support and employer recruitment incentives Job adaptation and systematic instruction Aftercare and in-work support. This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued to all providers on the DPS as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS. . ALL PIN Pre-tender information is for guidance only and may be subject to change as the council develops our contract / tender requirements.

Renewal: This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by a further 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 3 - Health, wellbeing and financial support

The Council are seeking suppliers who can provide staff, premises and resources to deliver a range of services designed to address specific issues relating to health and wellbeing and specific barriers including debt and financial issues. . Activity may include but is not limited to: Support to improve health and fitness Delivery of activities designed to increase engagement and confidence including arts and crafts, cultural activity Counselling and mental health support Advice and guidance relating to alcohol and drug misuse Financial advice and support Therapeutic interventions Specialist supports and interventions. This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS. . Contracts will be awarded using weightings in section II.2.5, the Council reserves the right to amend weightings by up to +-20% where it is deemed appropriate.

Renewal: This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by a further 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000624981
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394578
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by a further 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire 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
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Archaeology Scotland

Clydesdale Community Initiatives

ENABLE Scotland

First Steps Future Training Limited

First Steps Rural Connection

Glasgow Clyde College

Grow Training Group Ltd

HSC Futures Ltd

LAMH Recycle

NC Resources Ltd

Next Generation Training Limited

Routes to Work South

Salus Return to Work Services

Sinclair Wellbeing and Training Solutions

Sixth Sense Training

Skills Exchange SCIO

South Lanarkshire College

Street League

The Digital College Ltd

The Training Team ( Scotland )

The Wise Group

Your The Hero

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389890
    Education Employability Training DPS - SLC Education Resources delivers a range of work based learning and support packages for young people leaving school. The key aims are developing employability skills and ensuring our young people are ready to meet the challenges of employment. . This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is to establish suitably qualified Training Providers to supply a broad spectrum of training services for programmes including, Aspire, GradU8, Training for Trades and Foundation Apprenticeships; with pathways across many vocational areas, to allow students to access a range of courses to complement their school curriculum, widen their experiences, and help gain wider vocational qualifications desirable for current labour market demands. . There is no intention to limit the number of service providers on the DPS. All service providers that meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. The DPS will remain open to new applicants during it's period of validity.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394578
    Education Employability Training DPS - SLC Education Resources delivers a range of work based learning and support packages for young people leaving school. The key aims are developing employability skills and ensuring our young people are ready to meet the challenges of employment. . This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is to establish suitably qualified Training Providers to supply a broad spectrum of training services for programmes including, Aspire, GradU8, Training for Trades and Foundation Apprenticeships; with pathways across many vocational areas, to allow students to access a range of courses to complement their school curriculum, widen their experiences, and help gain wider vocational qualifications desirable for current labour market demands. . There is no intention to limit the number of service providers on the DPS. All service providers that meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. The DPS will remain open to new applicants during it's period of validity.

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