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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by North Lanarkshire Council focuses on establishing a Framework for the "Pathways Programme Training Providers." The main aim is to provide activity-based learning for young people aged 15-18, accounting for various sectors crucial for equipping them with valuable skills. This procurement falls under the services category and employs an open procedure. The tender was active, with submissions due by 10th September 2020 and the award period beginning on the same day. The framework is set to operate for a maximum of 12 months from the date of award, with a total estimated budget of £100,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in vocational training for young people. Enterprises involved in areas such as construction, vehicle mechanics, hospitality, and creative industries would be well-suited to compete. The establishment of this training framework not only supports community development but also allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their portfolio and contribute to the local workforce by providing practical insights into various career paths for students.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pathways Programme Training Providers

Notice Description

This procurement is to establish a Framework with one or more Service Providers who can provide young people aged 15-18 with activity based learning in a range of sectors to provide valuable skills, experiences and, where appropriate, qualifications to help young people towards employment in their chosen industry. . The Framework will be for up to 12 months from date of award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following information is intended to give Candidates an overview of the high level requirements to submit relevant proposals to join the proposed Framework for Training Provision for the Councils Pathways Programme. . Requirements: Service Providers are asked to submit proposals for relevant courses for around 120 young people aged 15-18 years, that will give practical insight to the world of work that may help these pupils work towards and focus on their post school destination. . Desirable course areas (Business Sectors) for these pupils include: - Construction and related sub-sectors i.e. joinery, plumbing, electrical, gas, ground works, welding, bricklaying, painting and decorating - Vehicle mechanics - Hair and Beauty - Early Years and Childcare - Hospitality - Sound Production Tenderers may make proposals for courses in one or more of the above Sectors . Course Timeline; main delivery element of the programme will take place between September and December 2020. A small proportion of the pupils may continue continue to access provision from January to June 2021. Throughout the programme each young person will have the opportunity to select 3 days of input from service providers each week while attending the Pathways Programme. This must consist of five hours of delivery per day between the hours of 9.30am and 4.00pm. . Tenderers will be required to provide documentary evidence to the Council for: All Insurances specified in the ITT; PVG disclosure for all trainers and employees involved in the service delivery. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main Invitation to Tender (ITT) document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . The Framework must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice and the following documents contained within the PCS-T Tendering System; Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the General Conditions of Contract. . Tenderers must respond to a serious of Selection Questions within the PCS-T Qualification Envelope; . Tenderers must download and complete a range of Award Questions and Statements located within the PCS-T Technical Envelope (minimum score criteria applies); . Tenderers must download and complete a Pricing Schedule located within the PCS-T Commercial Envelope.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000629209
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400943
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

First Steps Future Training Limited

GTG Training

KER Training Ltd

LOVE

Lagta Group Training

Lanarkshire Catering School

Reeltime Music

TRAINING INITIATIVES LTD

The Academy of Clinical Training Ltd

The Springboard Charity

Windmills Cafe

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393549
    Pathways Programme Training Providers - This procurement is to establish a Framework with one or more Service Providers who can provide young people aged 15-18 with activity based learning in a range of sectors to provide valuable skills, experiences and, where appropriate, qualifications to help young people towards employment in their chosen industry. . The Framework will be for up to 12 months from date of award.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400943
    Pathways Programme Training Providers - This procurement is to establish a Framework with one or more Service Providers who can provide young people aged 15-18 with activity based learning in a range of sectors to provide valuable skills, experiences and, where appropriate, qualifications to help young people towards employment in their chosen industry. . The Framework will be for up to 12 months from date of award.

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