Award

Provision of Employability Services in Inverclyde

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council, a regional authority located in Greenock, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Employability Services in Inverclyde," which covers general public services. This procurement includes several lots, each addressing different aspects of employability, such as vocational training, supported employment, environmental work programmes, and more. The open procedure procurement was concluded on 30 March 2026, with contracts signed for each lot. The contract notice, which was issued on 19 November 2025, highlighted an electronic submission method with a closing date set for 19 December 2025. The primary procurement category is services, with the main delivery region identified as UKM83.

This procurement process presents various opportunities for businesses specialising in employability services, particularly those focused on vocational training, personal development, employment advice, and accessible work programmes. The range of services required can benefit SMEs, large organisations, and consultancy firms equipped with the necessary resources and expertise in delivering client-centered programmes that foster job readiness and sustainable employment. This tender encourages collaboration with local partners and leverages competitive pricing and quality service delivery to meet the council's objectives. Suppliers such as Stepwell Consultancy Ltd., ENABLE Scotland, and Financial Fitness exemplify entities well-positioned to engage in such public sector projects, potentially expanding their market reach and contributing to community development.

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Notice Title

Provision of Employability Services in Inverclyde

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council are inviting Tenders for the service provision of one Lot or more than one Lot for Employability Services Lot 1: Vocational Training & Personal Development Lot 2: Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Lot 3: Supported Employment & Employer Engagement Lot 4: Environmental Employment Programme Lot 5: Financial Advice and Support Lot 6: Employment Advice, Advocacy and Guidance Lot 7: School Leaver Training Programme

Lot Information

Vocational Training & Personal Development

The aim is to provide targeted vocational training and personal development activities to enable eligible Inverclyde residents to attain the skills and competencies required in particular occupations or more broadly in the labour market. The objectives of the service are to: Provide a client centred service delivering vocational training, industry specific skills and personal development training. Undertake proactive engagement and community level reach. Target those who are inactive/workless/unemployed and who have at least one barrier to employment. Focus on moving individuals into sustainable employment. Support clients to access specialist services to address other barriers to employment, eg mental health, addiction, benefits & financial advice. Achieve a high level of qualification outcomes and entry into sustainable employment.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The contract for each service will be for 12 months, April 2026 until March 2027, with an option to extend for a further 1 year period from April 2027 until March 2028

Addressing Health Barriers to Employment

The overarching aim of the service will be to support unemployed, inactive or workless residents of Inverclyde, aged 18 or over, who have a physical, mental, sensory or learning disability, or long term health condition, to move into sustainable employment, by providing condition management services and job placement/work expereince opportunities. The objectives of the service are to: Provide a specialist, flexible, person centred, locally delivered service. Provide adequate resource to identify and engage with those furthest from the labour market. Provide appropriate employment and job placement opportunities. Work in partnership to complement and add value to other local provision for the benefit of each client. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The contract for each service will be for 12 months, April 2026 until March 2027, with an option to extend for a further 1 year period from April 2027 until March 2028

Supported Employment & Employer Engagement

The aim is to provide a locally delivered and targeted suppoted employment service to working age residents who have a mental health condition and/or physical disability to improve their skills, qualifications and work experience to progress into sustainable employment. The objectives of the Lot 3 service are to: Provide a flexible, client centred supprted employment service for Inverclyde residents with a mental health condition/physical disability, to move into sustained employment. Support employers to provide more inclusive recruitment and staff retention practices to support local people with mental health conditions/physical disabilities to gain and sustain employment. Develop a partnership approach to service delivery to add value to, and complement, other local specialist employment provison.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract for each service will be for 12 months, April 2026 until March 2027, with an option to extend for a further 1 year period from April 2027 until March 2028

Environmental Employment Programme

The aim is to provide skills and experience through fixed term paid employment, enabling clients to gain recent work experience of good quality that will strengthen their CV, enabling them to compete more effectively in the job market on Programme completion. The objective is for the successful tenderer to provide paid employment for unemployed/unwaged/inactive Inverclyde residents who would benefit from 40 weeks work experience in a role that provides environmental/groundworks/site maintenance benefit to the local community.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The contract for each service will be for 12 months, April 2026 until March 2027, with an option to extend for a further 1 year period from April 2027 until March 2028

Financial Advice and Support

The main aim is to provide financial advice and support to local residents regarding their financial position when entering into, or progressing within, employment. The objectives are to: Provide a specialist, flexible, person centred, locally delivered service. Inform individuals of their financial options in relation to increasing their income and/or reducing their debt. Work in partnership to complement and add value to local provision for the benefit of each client.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The contract for each service will be for 12 months, April 2026 until March 2027, with an option to extend for a further 1 year period from April 2027 until March 2028

Employment Advice, Advocacy and Guidance

To provide a specialist employment advice, advocacy and guidance service which complements and adds value to other employability services in Inverclyde. The service will be delivered flexibly to ensure clients can easily access the support available. The service will provide a range of activities to help residents remain in sustainable employment including: Specialist advice and guidance on employment law and the rights of individuals at work. Individual counselling sessions eg about a specific employment rights issue affecting a clients ability to remain in work; or to address a specific employment rights barrier preventing a client from fully benefiting from work. A front-line enquiry service about employment issues eg sick pay, accidents at work, etc.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The contract for each service will be for 12 months, April 2026 until March 2027, with an option to extend for a further 1 year period from April 2027 until March 2028

School Leaver Training Programme

The main aim is to provide support to recent school leavers aged 16 to 19 and who are risk of becoming NEET by delivering a vocational employability programme. Skills for employment should be improved via short term, 12 week training programmes which will run across the year, that will provide accredited qualifications alongisde employability skills, CV support and interview skills as well as providing good quality work experince opportunities across a variety of sectors. The objectives are to: Provide a specialist, flexible, person centred, service with Key worker support to engage with young people furthest away from the labour market. Work with clients referred by Inverclyde Council as well as local partner organisations such as Skills Development Scotland and West College Scotland and maintain strong partnership links to ensure clients are progressing towards positive destinations. Deliver a programme that removes barriers for yong people and helps to increase confidence, resilience and basic skills for progressing into employment.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The contract for each service will be for 12 months, April 2026 until March 2027, with an option to extend for a further 1 year period from April 2027 until March 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811502
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553922
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
ÂŁ842,213 ÂŁ500K-ÂŁ1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the services are still required and budget is confirmed then a retender may be undertaken

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY

FINANCIAL FITNESS

INVERCLYDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST

STEPWELL CONSULTANCY

STREET LEAGUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543862
    Provision of Employability Services in Inverclyde - Inverclyde Council are inviting Tenders for the service provision of one Lot or more than one Lot for Employability Services Lot 1: Vocational Training & Personal Development Lot 2: Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Lot 3: Supported Employment & Employer Engagement Lot 4: Environmental Employment Programme Lot 5: Financial Advice and Support Lot 6: Employment Advice, Advocacy and Guidance Lot 7: School Leaver Training Programme
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553922
    Provision of Employability Services in Inverclyde - Inverclyde Council are inviting Tenders for the service provision of one Lot or more than one Lot for Employability Services Lot 1: Vocational Training & Personal Development Lot 2: Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Lot 3: Supported Employment & Employer Engagement Lot 4: Environmental Employment Programme Lot 5: Financial Advice and Support Lot 6: Employment Advice, Advocacy and Guidance Lot 7: School Leaver Training Programme

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