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title: "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042236"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# External Training and Workforce Skills Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042236

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework" project. This procurement involved two lots: "External Training" and "Workforce Skills" within the services category. The framework aims to provide training services aligning with the needs of East Ayrshire Works and the Workforce and Future Skills team. The contract, with a value of £1,200,000 for External Training and £300,000 for Workforce Skills, was signed on 1st March 2024. Suppliers like 3t Training Services Ltd and Ayrshire College are actively engaged in delivering these services.

This procurement opportunity for the Framework of training providers presents a growth opportunity for businesses offering various training services. Companies specializing in training, vocational services, and specialist training services can compete for providing training under this Framework. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among suppliers. The contract duration of 1440 days indicates a long-term engagement for the selected suppliers. Businesses interested in entering the training services industry should consider engaging with the East Ayrshire Council for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service.

### Lot Information

External Training

The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This framework will be an open framework under the parameters of Light Touch Regime and will be open to new entrants up to once per annum.

Workforce Skills

The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This will be an open framework under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and be open to new entrants once per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009745-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | 3T TRAINING SERVICES; ALLURE AYR TRAINING ACADEMY; AYRSHIRE COLLEGE; CEIS AYRSHIRE; CENIT GROUP; ETOPIA SOLUTIONS; FDE TRAINING; HOLESIDE TRAINING; HSC FUTURES; HW FORESTRY SERVICES; JIM MAIR DRIVER TRAINING; QTS GROUP; SYNERGY TRAINING SERVICES; THE DIGITAL COLLEGE; THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
- 80533100 - Computer training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
- 80562000 - First-aid training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009745-2024
- 6 Dec 2023 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036004-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752367
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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