Planning

Redundancy Support Grants

CCP

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Planning

10 Feb 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council's Business Growth and Inclusion department is initiating the procurement process for the "Redundancy Support Grants" under the procurement method of tender. The aim is to allocate up to £160,000 over the grant programme's lifetime, with applications due by noon on 22nd February 2021. The grants will support services aimed at individuals facing redundancy due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and applications should refer to the Strategic Skills Pipeline. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the communication of future notices expected shortly.

This grant programme presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing employability support services. Organisations focusing on reskilling, job retention, and employment transition are particularly well-suited to compete for these grants. With the potential to receive up to £75,000 per distinct project, businesses can enhance their service offerings while contributing to economic recovery in Edinburgh. Companies are encouraged to tailor their proposals to address the specific needs highlighted in the procurement documents, ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities of the City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Redundancy Support Grants

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council's Business Growth and Inclusion department is now accepting applications to their Redundancy Support Fund (PACE) Grants Programme. Awards will be made for up to 12 months subject to performance. Applications are invited for provision of services which will support people at risk of redundancy or who have been made redundant as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Services will support individuals to retain employment, move into new employment or reskill. Organisations can make several applications, but each should be for a separate and distinct project. All applications should make reference to the Strategic Skills Pipeline - a copy of the Pipeline can be found here. The total funding available is GBP 160,000 over the lifetime of the grant programme. Grants applications should not exceed GBP 75,000 and should be based on a ratio of 1000 GBP per client engagement. Applicants should consult the following in the preparation of their proposal: Edinburgh Redundancy Support Fund 2021-22 Specification Applications Scoring and Selection Criteria: Guidance 2021 Edinburgh Economy Strategy: Enabling Good Growth Edinburgh Redundancy Support Fund - Monitoring and Evaluation Framework CEC: Council Standard Conditions of Grant and additional JUfJ Conditions of Grant Edinburgh Strategic Skills Pipeline COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO craig.dutton@capitalcitypartnership.org by NOON, 22nd February 2021. Late submissions will not be accepted. To apply, please go to https://www.joinedupforjobs.org/noticeboard/53?category=fundings

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council's Business Growth and Inclusion department is now accepting applications to their Redundancy Support Fund (PACE) Grants Programme. Awards will be made for up to 12 months subject to performance. Applications are invited for provision of services which will support people at risk of redundancy or who have been made redundant as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Services will support individuals to retain employment, move into new employment or reskill. Organisations can make several applications, but each should be for a separate and distinct project. All applications should make reference to the Strategic Skills Pipeline - a copy of the Pipeline can be found here. The total funding available is GBP 160,000 over the lifetime of the grant programme. Grants applications should not exceed GBP 75,000 and should be based on a ratio of GBP 1,000 per client engagement. Applicants should consult the following in the preparation of their proposal: Edinburgh Redundancy Support Fund 2021-22 Specification Applications Scoring and Selection Criteria: Guidance 2021 Edinburgh Economy Strategy: Enabling Good Growth Edinburgh Redundancy Support Fund - Monitoring and Evaluation Framework CEC: Council Standard Conditions of Grant and additional JUfJ Conditions of Grant Edinburgh Strategic Skills Pipeline. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO craig.dutton@capitalcitypartnership.org by NOON, 22nd February 2021. Late submissions will not be accepted. To apply, please visit https://www.joinedupforjobs.org/noticeboard/53?category=fundings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000642719
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406333
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
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

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

CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 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
CCP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.dutton@capitalcitypartnership.org
Contact Phone
+44 1312706030

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 8NR
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
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406333
    Redundancy Support Grants - The City of Edinburgh Council's Business Growth and Inclusion department is now accepting applications to their Redundancy Support Fund (PACE) Grants Programme. Awards will be made for up to 12 months subject to performance. Applications are invited for provision of services which will support people at risk of redundancy or who have been made redundant as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Services will support individuals to retain employment, move into new employment or reskill. Organisations can make several applications, but each should be for a separate and distinct project. All applications should make reference to the Strategic Skills Pipeline - a copy of the Pipeline can be found here. The total funding available is GBP 160,000 over the lifetime of the grant programme. Grants applications should not exceed GBP 75,000 and should be based on a ratio of 1000 GBP per client engagement. Applicants should consult the following in the preparation of their proposal: Edinburgh Redundancy Support Fund 2021-22 Specification Applications Scoring and Selection Criteria: Guidance 2021 Edinburgh Economy Strategy: Enabling Good Growth Edinburgh Redundancy Support Fund - Monitoring and Evaluation Framework CEC: Council Standard Conditions of Grant and additional JUfJ Conditions of Grant Edinburgh Strategic Skills Pipeline COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO craig.dutton@capitalcitypartnership.org by NOON, 22nd February 2021. Late submissions will not be accepted. To apply, please go to https://www.joinedupforjobs.org/noticeboard/53?category=fundings

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