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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body, seeking bids for the "Employability Services" contract under the Flexible Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The initiative is aimed at providing varied employability services, aligning with the principles of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, particularly focusing on social services. The submission deadline for tenders is 17 March 2022, and services will be required across the 32 local authorities in Scotland, primarily covering the industry category of social services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employability services, skills development, and training programmes. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering support for unemployed individuals or those further away from the labour market would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Firms are expected to be able to provide innovative solutions aligned with the No One Left Behind strategy, helping to adapt services to be more responsive and person-centred, thereby aiding community growth and employment enhancement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Employability Services

Notice Description

This Contract Notice is in relation to the national Flexible Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Employability Services. This DPS reflects the principles set out in Regulation 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the purpose of awarding contracts for social and other specific services, and applies the procedures set out in Regulation 35 (Dynamic Purchasing Systems) with variations. The services to be provided include those relating to the No One Left Behind (NOLB) strategy. NOLB is a programme of transformation which aims to change the employability system in Scotland to make it more adaptable, responsive and person-centred. The scope of services covered under the DPS include, but are not limited to: - Employability Services including provision of pre-employment and work related education; - Skills development; - Training opportunities; and - Other related support for people of all ages who are unemployed, further from the labour market to support them to move towards and into work. There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress in employment.

Lot Information

Engagement, Assessment, Action Planning, Case Management and Progression (including end-to-end Key Worker Support)

Service Category 1-Engagement, Assessment, Action Planning, Case Management and Progression (including end-to-end Key Worker Support): Within each Service Category, there are 32 Geographical Service Categories, representing each of the 32 Scottish Councils. Each Candidate must identify the Geographical Service Category/ies within which it is able to provide services relative to the award of contracts under the DPS. For full information please refer to the Information and Instructions Document within the relevant project on PCS-T.

Barrier Removal

Service Category 2 - Barrier Removal Within each Service Category, there are 32 Geographical Service Categories, representing each of the 32 Scottish Councils. Each Candidate must identify the Geographical Service Category/ies within which it is able to provide services relative to the award of contracts under the DPS. For full information please refer to the Information and Instructions Document within the relevant project on PCS-T.

Vocational & Accredited Activity

Service Category 3 - Vocational & Accredited Activity Within each Service Category, there are 32 Geographical Service Categories, representing each of the 32 Scottish Councils. Each Candidate must identify the Geographical Service Category/ies within which it is able to provide services relative to the award of contracts under the DPS. For full information please refer to the Information and Instructions Document within the relevant project on PCS-T.

Employer Engagement, Advice & Support

Service Category 4 - Employer Engagement, Advice & Support Within each Service Category, there are 32 Geographical Service Categories, representing each of the 32 Scottish Councils. Each Candidate must identify the Geographical Service Category/ies within which it is able to provide services relative to the award of contracts under the DPS. For full information please refer to the Information and Instructions Document within the relevant project on PCS-T.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000682190
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440962
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

75310000 - Benefit services

79611000 - Job search services

79634000 - Career guidance services

80000000 - Education and training services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

85312310 - Guidance services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440962
    Employability Services - This Contract Notice is in relation to the national Flexible Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Employability Services. This DPS reflects the principles set out in Regulation 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the purpose of awarding contracts for social and other specific services, and applies the procedures set out in Regulation 35 (Dynamic Purchasing Systems) with variations. The services to be provided include those relating to the No One Left Behind (NOLB) strategy. NOLB is a programme of transformation which aims to change the employability system in Scotland to make it more adaptable, responsive and person-centred. The scope of services covered under the DPS include, but are not limited to: - Employability Services including provision of pre-employment and work related education; - Skills development; - Training opportunities; and - Other related support for people of all ages who are unemployed, further from the labour market to support them to move towards and into work. There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress in employment.

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