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Flexible Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support

West Dunbartonshire Council

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16 Mar 2021 at 00:00

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

West Dunbartonshire Council is currently conducting a tender for a "Flexible Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support," aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for residents aged 16 and over. This procurement falls within the education sector, specifically focused on employability services, and is located in Dumbarton, UK. The tender is open for submissions until 16 April 2021, and it operates under an open procedure, allowing all qualified suppliers to participate. This Flexible Framework Agreement is established to provide comprehensive pre and vocational training interventions over a remaining duration of three years.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in training and employability support services, particularly those addressing barriers to employment for diverse client groups. Companies engaged in vocational training, skills development, and inclusive employment strategies would be well-suited to compete. By partnering with West Dunbartonshire Council, successful bidders can contribute to a meaningful impact on the local economy while potentially securing a long-term collaboration framework that broadens their reach within the employability sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support

Notice Description

This notice relates to the opportunity for new entrants to apply to West Dunbartonshire Council's Flexible Framework Agreement. The Flexible Framework Agreement was established in 2020 to provide a wide range of pre/vocational training interventions that will assist citizens of West Dunbartonshire (aged 16+) to overcome barriers to employment, training and learning opportunities and assist them to achieve their training, employment and career and job aspirations. The remaining duration of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be for 3 years.

Lot Information

Engagement and Barrier Removal

The current employability support services managed by West Dunbartonshire Council's service Working 4U and delivered across the five stage employability pipeline provides a range of programmes and interventions that meet the identified needs of different client groups. There has been and will continue to be an increasing focus on job seekers with multiple barriers to employment. It is essential that the employability support services at each stage of the employability pipeline meet the needs of the local economy and local businesses. However, they must also meet the needs of West Dunbartonshire citizens who wish to progress towards and into employment and improve their position within the labour market. These objectives will be supported by a clear focus on progression within which: stages 1 and 2 of the pipeline supporting those furthest from the labour market with better assessment, action planning and barrier removal activities. More comprehensive information about the West Dunbartonshire Employability Pipeline can be found here: https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/work/strategic-skills-pipeline/ Transition between the five stages and lots 1, 2 and 3 is fundamentally important to the working of the pipeline and will be overseen and managed by Working 4U, who will retain all responsibility for individuals participating in the employability support services. Transition and progression is particularly important for beneficiaries in Lot 1 and Lot 2 where they move from being not job ready into the demand side of the pipeline where they will be actively seeking work. Individuals will participate in the stages of the employability pipeline that meets their identified needs; tenderers must be clear as to how they will manage support interventions at different stages of the pipeline. Key objectives going forward which will underpin activity will be around: - more flexible and responsive delivery models to meet this demand; - embedding employability with other local support services; better targeted and responsive support to those furthest from the labour market and streamlined to avoid confusion; - improved partnerships.

Vocational Training and Work Related Skills

The current employability support services managed by West Dunbartonshire Council's service Working 4U and delivered across the five stage employability pipeline provides a range of programmes and interventions that meet the identified needs of different client groups. There has been and will continue to be an increasing focus on job seekers with multiple barriers to employment. It is essential that the employability support services at each stage of the employability pipeline meet the needs of the local economy and local businesses. However, they must also meet the needs of West Dunbartonshire residents who wish to progress towards and into employment and improve their position within the labour market. These objectives will be supported by a clear focus on progression within which will: Improve progression pathways from stages 1 and 2 into vocational activity and skills development at stages 3 and 4 with increased and improved job brokering, employer engagement and job matching with employers who have identified a specific need or vacancy. More comprehensive information about the West Dunbartonshire Employability Pipeline can be found here: https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/work/strategic-skills-pipeline/ Transition between the five stages and lots 1, 2 and 3 is fundamentally important to the working of the pipeline and will be overseen and managed by Working 4U, who will retain all responsibility for individuals participating in the employability support services. Transition and progression is particularly important for beneficiaries in Lot 1 and Lot 2 where they move from being not job ready into the demand side of the pipeline where they will be actively seeking work. Individuals will participate in the stages of the employability pipeline that meets their identified needs; tenderers must be clear as to how they will manage support interventions at different stages of the pipeline. Key objectives going forward which will underpin activity will be around: - more flexible and responsive delivery models to meet this demand; - embedding employability with other local support services; better targeted and responsive support to those furthest from the labour market and streamlined to avoid confusion; - improved partnerships.

In Work Support and Work Based Qualifications

The current employability support services managed by West Dunbartonshire Council's service Working 4U and delivered across the five stage employability pipeline provides a range of programmes and interventions that meet the identified needs of different client groups. There has been and will continue to be an increasing focus on job seekers with multiple barriers to employment. It is essential that the employability support services at each stage of the employability pipeline meet the needs of the local economy and local businesses. However, they must also meet the needs of West Dunbartonshire citizens who wish to progress towards and into employment and improve their position within the labour market. These objectives will be supported by a clear focus on progression within which: at stage 5, will provide improved in-work support and aftercare, which includes continued skills development. More comprehensive information about the West Dunbartonshire Employability Pipeline can be found here: https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/work/strategic-skills-pipeline/ Transition between the five stages and lots 1, 2 and 3 is fundamentally important to the working of the pipeline and will be overseen and managed by Working 4U, who will retain all responsibility for individuals participating in the employability support services. Transition and progression is particularly important for beneficiaries in Lot 1 and Lot 2 where they move from being not job ready into the demand side of the pipeline where they will be actively seeking work. Individuals will participate in the stages of the employability pipeline that meets their identified needs; tenderers must be clear as to how they will manage support interventions at different stages of the pipeline. Key objectives going forward which will underpin activity will be around: - more flexible and responsive delivery models to meet this demand; - embedding employability with other local support services; better targeted and responsive support to those furthest from the labour market and streamlined to avoid confusion; - improved partnerships.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647368
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409597
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and 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
16 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409597
    Flexible Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support - This notice relates to the opportunity for new entrants to apply to West Dunbartonshire Council's Flexible Framework Agreement. The Flexible Framework Agreement was established in 2020 to provide a wide range of pre/vocational training interventions that will assist citizens of West Dunbartonshire (aged 16+) to overcome barriers to employment, training and learning opportunities and assist them to achieve their training, employment and career and job aspirations. The remaining duration of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be for 3 years.

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