Planning

Angus Parental Employability Challenge Fund

ANGUS COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has initiated a procurement process under the planning stage for the "Angus Parental Employability Challenge Fund". This initiative falls under the services category and targets the general public services industry in Angus, Scotland (Region UKM71). The fund aims to solicit applications from organisations capable of delivering innovative projects that enhance parental engagement in employability pathways. The fund is valued at £100,000, with grants ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 available. Interested parties are advised to refer to the corresponding document pack for comprehensive details about the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application procedures. Key dates include a future notice date set for 15th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employability services, educational support, and community development. Organisations with the capability to provide flexible and innovative solutions tailored to local needs stand a good chance to benefit from this fund. The challenge fund is particularly suited for service providers experienced in collaborating with local authorities to enhance employment outcomes for parents, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their impact within Angus and similar regional environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Angus Parental Employability Challenge Fund

Notice Description

Angus Council is seeking applications for funding from organisations wishing to deliver innovative projects that increase parental engagement with employability pathways and support services across Angus. . The Angus Parental Employability Challenge Fund has a total value of GBP 100,000, with individual project awards expected to range between GBP 10,000 and GBP 20,000. . The fund seeks innovative, flexible and locally tailored approaches that support parents to engage with existing employability provision and progress towards sustainable employment outcomes. . Interested parties should refer to the document pack for full details of the fund objectives, eligibility requirements and application process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834500
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557877
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80500000 - Training services

85310000 - Social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

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