Tender

Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Specialist Employability Support

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

14 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has initiated an open procurement process under the title "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Specialist Employability Support." The process is aimed at delivering targeted support for individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions as part of the "No-One Left Behind" initiative. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the Education sector, and is located in Orkney Islands, UKM65. The tender, currently in the active stage, was published on 14th May 2025. Interested organisations are invited to submit their proposals electronically by 12th June 2025 at noon, with the contract slated to commence on 23rd June 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tailored employability services, particularly those with experience in supporting individuals with substantial barriers to employment. Organisations proficient in implementing solutions like Individual Placement and Support (IPS) or Supported Employment stand to benefit significantly. With the end goal of sustaining employment for participants through focused aftercare and in-work support, this contract is ideal for companies keen on contributing to community welfare while expanding their reach within public sector collaborations. Companies with expertise in long-term and customised mental health support services, and those capable of delivering innovative solutions, will likely excel in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Specialist Employability Support

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to support the delivery of No-One Left Behind by providing targeted Specialist Employability Support for individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions. The contract will commence on 23 June 2025 and run until the 31 March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to support the delivery of No-One Left Behind by providing targeted Specialist Employability Support for individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions. The contract will commence on 23 June 2025 and run until the 31 March 2026. Specialist Employability Support is targeted at people with significant and on-going barriers to employment whose needs are not able to be met by mainstream employability support and who require a longer-term approach with a particular focus on significant aftercare and in-work support to sustain employment. Examples of specialist employment support include but are not limited to Individual Placement and Support (IPS), Supported Employment, David Forbes-Nixon (DFN) Project Search.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798851
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530328
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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