--- title: "Employability Services in Inverclyde" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fd1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fd1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd1d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-28" --- # Employability Services in Inverclyde Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fd1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fd1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd1d.json) ## Summary The Inverclyde Council, located in Greenock, is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "Employability Services in Inverclyde." This procurement falls under the education and training services category, using an open procedure to invite bids. The tender includes several lots, with active contracts relating to "End to End Employability Services," "Employer Engagement & Support," and "Addressing Health Barriers to Employment." The contract period for these services spans from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, with a potential one-year extension available. Key dates to note include the tender closing date on 11th January 2022 and the contract signing date on 16th March 2022. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in employability services, training, and support, particularly those experienced in addressing health barriers and engagement strategies. Companies with certifications relevant to quality, environmental standards, and health and safety are well-positioned to compete. The contracts present a chance for both large and small enterprises to engage in meaningful services that support community needs, potentially paving the way for future partnerships and expansion within the public sector. ## Notice This invitation to Tender contains the details of three Specifications:- Lot 1: End to End Employability Services Lot 2: Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Lot 3: Employer Engagement & Support Lot 4: Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance ### Lot Information Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Employer Engagement & Support In-Work Training & Support Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2024 Employer Engagement & Support Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2024 Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2024 End to End Employability Services End to end employability services. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011011-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,368,716 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL | | Locality | GREENOCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA15 1LX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde North | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ENABLE SCOTLAND; INVERCLYDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST; STEPWELL CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2022 at 17:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011011-2022 - 8 Dec 2021 at 15:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030557-2021 - 8 Dec 2021 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030118-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675874 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00168 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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