--- title: "Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP" published: "2021-11-22" --- # Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework Buyer: CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f0.json) ## Summary The Capital City Partnership (CCP) is planning a new vocational training framework titled "Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST)", aimed at providing employability and vocational training in the education and training services sector. This initiative is designed to support six local authorities in the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal, including Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Borders, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian, alongside the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The estimated value of this procurement is £3,000,000, and it is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated future notice date of 15 January 2022. This project presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in employability support, vocational training, and skills development. Companies focused on health and social care, early learning and childcare, digital and creative sectors, as well as various support services, would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. The CCP envisions a collaborative partnership with successful bidders, emphasising a forward-looking approach that fosters growth and addresses issues like in-work poverty and employment uncertainty. ## Notice The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient. ### Lot Information Health and Social Care The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient. Early Learning and Childcare The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient. Digital and Creative The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient. Retail The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient. Miscellaneous The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient. Hospitality The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient. Manufacturing/Transport and Distribution The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient. Construction The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient. Business and Financial Services The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029057-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP | | Additional buyers | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; FIFE COUNCIL; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 8NR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2021 at 15:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029057-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.capitalcitypartnership.co.uk - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - http://www.napier.ac.uk - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=674204 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00340 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30291 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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