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Vocational Training and Personal Development

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council has completed the procurement process for a service titled "Vocational Training and Personal Development," aimed at providing vocational training and personal development activities for eligible residents of Inverclyde. Classified under general public services, this initiative seeks to enhance occupational skills and labour market competencies, focusing on sustainable employment. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication, in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The contracting authority is based in Greenock, UKM83 region, with the contract awarded on the 26th of March, 2026, amounting to £161,233 GBP. The process has reached the award stage, confirming the successful completion and commencement of service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in vocational training and personal development sectors, particularly those specialising in skills development and community engagement. Companies well-suited to compete in similar tenders include those that offer client-centred services and have experience in engaging and supporting individuals with barriers to employment. The awarded contract was secured by Inverclyde Community Development Trust, indicating potential collaboration opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the local region or similar settings. Businesses focusing on addressing broader social challenges like mental health, addiction, and employment readiness may find this contract exemplifies a model for future opportunities in comparable public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

Vocational Training and Personal Development

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise has been conducted in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (as amended)

Procurement Information

This procurement exercise has been conducted in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (as amended)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829592
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£161,233 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months 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
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
1
Supplier Name

INVERCLYDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554023
    Vocational Training and 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.

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