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Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a public procurement process titled "Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018," which falls under the services industry category. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract covering eight geographical lots aimed at extending employability services for unemployed and disabled citizens across Scotland. The contract period began on 3rd April 2021 and is active, with a total value of approximately £149.72 million, and was officially signed on 1st November 2017. Key contacts include Bryan Dodds from the Scottish Government, reachable at +44 1312446290.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in employability services, particularly those with experience in supporting disadvantaged individuals in securing employment. Companies that are well-suited to compete include large-scale organisations like PeoplePlus Group Ltd, Remploy Limited, and others already participating in the contract, as well as firms specialising in community support, training services, and workforce development. The focus on community benefits, such as recruiting modern apprenticeships and promoting diverse workforce inclusion, further enhances the tender's appeal to socially responsible businesses seeking to expand their reach in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018

Notice Description

Lot Information

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lots 1 to 8

extension to Fair Start Scotland services for unemployed and disabled citizens. Enabling disadvantaged individuals to compete for and sustain employment. Delivered across 8 geographical Lots

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000654625
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439340
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,720,511 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bryan Dodds
Contact Email
bryan.dodds@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446290

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

FALKIRK COUNCIL

PEOPLEPLUS

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

REMPLOY

START SCOTLAND

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