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External Training and Workforce Skills Framework

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

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East Ayrshire Council has re-opened its External Training and Workforce Skills Framework, aiming to procure training providers to meet the needs of East Ayrshire Works and the Workforce and Future Skills team. This framework, officially initiated on 1st April 2024, is split into two lots: External Training and Workforce Skills, both classified under CPV codes for various educational and training services. Located in Kilmarnock, the procurement is conducted using an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, with a framework agreement valid for 45 months starting from 10th July 2024. The initial procurement stage was completed, and the contract for each lot was signed on 10th July 2024, with a total value of £1,800,000 for each.

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Notice Title

External Training and Workforce Skills Framework

Notice Description

This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service.

Lot Information

External Training

The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This framework will be an open framework under the parameters of Light Touch Regime and will be open to new entrants up to once per annum.

Workforce Skills

The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This will be an open framework under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and be open to new entrants once per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762228
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512929
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80562000 - First-aid training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20241 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 AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zoe Wilson
Contact Email
zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

360 SAFETY & TRAINING

AHB TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY

ANDREA KELLY T/A ANDREAS BEAUTY BOX

CLAYMORE TRAINING

ELITE TRAINING & CONSULTANCY

ETERNAL BALANCE

GCVS

GTG TRAINING

LOWLAND TRAINING SERVICES

MAKATON MARVELS AND CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

MICROCOM TRAINING

RCR SAFETY & TRAINING

SHARE LEARNING

SPORTS ACADEMY OF SCOTLAND

THE ZONE INITIATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502004
    External Training and Workforce Skills Framework - This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512929
    External Training and Workforce Skills Framework - This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service.

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