Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Oct 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently managing a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services, aimed at addressing economic challenges in Highland communities. The tender, valued at £4,000,000, is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 26 November 2021, 12:00 PM. This open procedure invites competitive bids from suppliers of services who can demonstrate innovative solutions. The delivery for this tender will primarily target the geographical area of Inverness (UKM6).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social and community services, especially those with expertise in employability support and tailored economic solutions. Companies that can deliver a robust service delivery methodology and demonstrate price competitiveness will be well-positioned to compete. Given the community benefits included in the requirements, businesses that can showcase social value and align their proposals with local needs may further enhance their chances of success in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services

Notice Description

The creation of an Employability Support Services Framework aims to provide the flexibility to create innovative solutions to address the distinct economic challenges within Highland communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A number of key policy drivers influence the design and delivery of Employability Services across the Highlands. The creation of an Employability Support Services Framework aims to provide the flexibility to create innovative solutions to address the distinct economic challenges within Highland communities.

Renewal: 24 months initially, with an option to extend for a further 24 months - please see documentation for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000669489
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431418
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jane.gair@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702670

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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