Planning

Blended Employability Service

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Oct 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Blended Employability Service. This contract falls under the category of services and pertains to the delivery of employability support within Edinburgh. Key documents related to this procurement have been published and the council is actively engaging with potential providers, seeking to meet the requirements for various established employability contracts. Interested parties should note the planned timeline for submissions as engagement progresses, with initial information available from October 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses offering services related to employability support, particularly those capable of delivering complex needs solutions and integrated services. Companies specialising in social services, community support, and workforce development will find this procurement relevant. Engaging with the City of Edinburgh Council at this stage could facilitate valuable partnerships and contribute to broader community objectives, making it a favourable opportunity for businesses in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blended Employability Service

Notice Description

The Purpose of this PIN is to engage with provider(s) who are able to meet some or all of the requirements for the following established City of Edinburgh Council contracts: 1. Complex Needs Employability 2. Edinburgh Targeted and Integrated Employability Service 3. Supported Employment The City of Edinburgh Council now intends to re-commission a blended employability service which meets the requirements for Edinburgh's complex, targeted and integrated, supported employment service. Although all services are linked, each service has its own distinct requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Blended Employability Service Prior Information Notice documents. This includes a short description of the contract opportunities and also the purpose of the PIN for engagement purposes.. All additional information is contained with the uploaded documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000632697
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396744
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paula Deegan
Contact Email
paula.deegan@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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