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DG LEP Employability Programmes

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the procurement process for the "DG LEP Employability Programmes" within the services category. The initiative aims to provide employability services to individuals of all ages in Dumfries and Galloway. The tender was awarded to CEIS Ayrshire for two lots offering training programmes for 16-24-year-olds and over 25-year-olds. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was recently signed on 14th November 2023.

This tender by the Dumfries and Galloway Council presents business growth opportunities for support organisations and training providers interested in delivering employability services. Businesses that excel in providing training services to unemployed individuals, low-skilled workers, and those with low-income roles would be well-suited to compete. The initiative focuses on supporting participants to progress into learning, volunteering, training, education, or work, indicating a robust potential for long-term business collaborations and social impact.

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Notice Title

DG LEP Employability Programmes

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability & Skills Partnership (DGLEP) are looking to work with support organisations and training providers who can deliver a range of employability services to people of all ages. The partnership is funded to provide and commission support for individuals who are unemployed, low skilled or who have a low-income role to support them to move towards and into learning, volunteering, training, education and/or work. There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress within employment.

Lot Information

Four employability training programmes for those aged over 25 years of age

Lot 2 - Four employability training programmes for those aged over 25 years of age. A programme must be made available and accessible for eligible clients in the north, east, west and south of the region. Requirements Submissions will detail how the delivery agent will respond to; Creating a plan for engaging with relevant partners to build a referral pipeline of eligible clients. An outline of course content including any accredited elements. This should also include an overview of the hours per week and the number of weeks the course will be delivered over. An overview who will be delivering the training and their qualifications and experience to allow them to provide training. Evidence that they can provide courses across the region, including outlining venues where the courses will be provided. Demonstrate how their approach and service will ensure that clients are supported to progress into, and sustain a positive destination such as work, training, education or volunteering. Outline the support that will be available to participants who complete the course.

Renewal: The Council will have an option, based on performance and budget, to extend for another year 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025.

Four employability training programmes for 16 -24-year-olds

The Commission This commission is available as two lots. Lot 1 - Four employability training programmes for 16 -24-year-olds. A programme must be made available and accessible for eligible clients in the North, East, West and South of the region. Requirements Submissions will detail how the delivery agent will respond to; Creating a plan for engaging with relevant partners to build a referral pipeline of eligible clients. An outline of course content including any accredited elements. This should also include an overview of the hours per week and the number of weeks the course will be delivered over. An overview who will be delivering the training and their qualifications and experience to allow them to provide training. Evidence that they can provide courses across the region, including outlining venues where the courses will be provided. Demonstrate how their approach and service will ensure that clients are supported to progress into, and sustain a positive destination such as work, training, education or volunteering. Outline the support that will be available to participants who complete the course.

Renewal: Council will have an option, based on performance and budget, to extend for another year 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745825
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492706
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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


CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,638 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20232 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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
ChineduEzek
Contact Email
chinedu.ezek@dumgal.gov.uk, wendy.jesson@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000, +44 7385415152

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 3PQ
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEIS AYRSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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