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Disabled Parents Project for East Lothian Council

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has recently completed a public procurement process for the "Disabled Parents Project," aimed at supporting unemployed disabled parents in East Lothian. This project, funded by the Scottish Government, focused on addressing barriers to employment and providing key worker support and paid work experience opportunities. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 1 March 2022 to Enable Scotland, with a total value of £127,535. The project also involves the delivery of community benefits to enhance social and economic outcomes within the locality.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those experienced in providing support to disabled individuals and families. Businesses offering employment support, training services, or specialised programmes tailored to diverse needs would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on innovative strategies to overcome employment barriers indicates a demand for services that can demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to the challenges faced by disabled parents, bolstering potential growth for capable organisations in this field.

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Notice Title

Disabled Parents Project for East Lothian Council

Notice Description

As part of the Disabled Parents Employability Support Fund, East Lothian Works have received funding from the Scottish Government to identify and address barriers faced by unemployed disabled parents in entering and sustaining employment. This funding is part of the commitment within A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People - Employment Action Plan (2018). East Lothian Works are seeking to procure a service which will support unemployed disabled parents to progress towards and into employment (including paid work experience opportunities and key worker support) . Evidence which has emerged over the past year indicates the significant impact the COVID pandemic has had on the employment prospects of disabled parents. This investment will support new and innovative action to support disabled parents and help drive progress both towards halving the disability employment gap and helping achieve the ambitious child poverty targets. We require a specialist service which recognises the diverse employability needs and barriers of parents with disabilities

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the Disabled Parents Employability Support Fund, East Lothian Works have received funding from the Scottish Government to identify and address barriers faced by unemployed disabled parents in entering and sustaining employment. This funding is part of the commitment within A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People - Employment Action Plan (2018). East Lothian Works are seeking to procure a service which will support unemployed disabled parents to progress towards and into employment (including paid work experience opportunities and key worker support) . Evidence which has emerged over the past year indicates the significant impact the COVID pandemic has had on the employment prospects of disabled parents. This investment will support new and innovative action to support disabled parents and help drive progress both towards halving the disability employment gap and helping achieve the ambitious child poverty targets. We require a specialist service which recognises the diverse employability needs and barriers of parents with disabilities

Renewal: Subject to Scottish Government Funding. There is scope for 1 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000663033
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444300
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£127,535 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 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
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mvallejo@eastlothian.gov.uk, procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENABLE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423571
    Disabled Parents Project for East Lothian Council - As part of the Disabled Parents Employability Support Fund, East Lothian Works have received funding from the Scottish Government to identify and address barriers faced by unemployed disabled parents in entering and sustaining employment. This funding is part of the commitment within A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People - Employment Action Plan (2018). East Lothian Works are seeking to procure a service which will support unemployed disabled parents to progress towards and into employment (including paid work experience opportunities and key worker support) . Evidence which has emerged over the past year indicates the significant impact the COVID pandemic has had on the employment prospects of disabled parents. This investment will support new and innovative action to support disabled parents and help drive progress both towards halving the disability employment gap and helping achieve the ambitious child poverty targets. We require a specialist service which recognises the diverse employability needs and barriers of parents with disabilities
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435818
    Disabled Parents Project for East Lothian Council - As part of the Disabled Parents Employability Support Fund, East Lothian Works have received funding from the Scottish Government to identify and address barriers faced by unemployed disabled parents in entering and sustaining employment. This funding is part of the commitment within A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People - Employment Action Plan (2018). East Lothian Works are seeking to procure a service which will support unemployed disabled parents to progress towards and into employment (including paid work experience opportunities and key worker support) . Evidence which has emerged over the past year indicates the significant impact the COVID pandemic has had on the employment prospects of disabled parents. This investment will support new and innovative action to support disabled parents and help drive progress both towards halving the disability employment gap and helping achieve the ambitious child poverty targets. We require a specialist service which recognises the diverse employability needs and barriers of parents with disabilities
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444300
    Disabled Parents Project for East Lothian Council - As part of the Disabled Parents Employability Support Fund, East Lothian Works have received funding from the Scottish Government to identify and address barriers faced by unemployed disabled parents in entering and sustaining employment. This funding is part of the commitment within A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People - Employment Action Plan (2018). East Lothian Works are seeking to procure a service which will support unemployed disabled parents to progress towards and into employment (including paid work experience opportunities and key worker support) . Evidence which has emerged over the past year indicates the significant impact the COVID pandemic has had on the employment prospects of disabled parents. This investment will support new and innovative action to support disabled parents and help drive progress both towards halving the disability employment gap and helping achieve the ambitious child poverty targets. We require a specialist service which recognises the diverse employability needs and barriers of parents with disabilities

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