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title: "South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047875"
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# South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047875

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), has established a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) for education and training services under an open procedure. This procurement, finalised on 26th November 2024, is carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime". Located in Ayr, UKM94, the programme aims to deliver an all-age, person-centred support pipeline to those seeking meaningful and sustainable employment. The agreement, which covers an anticipated period initially until 31st March 2028, was awarded to multiple suppliers including Action for Children, Ayrshire College, and ENABLE Scotland, amongst others, and allows for electronic submission and payments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector to collaborate in delivering varied programmes aimed at enhancing employability skills. SMEs specialising in training services, especially those focusing on customised, person-centred training initiatives, are well-positioned to benefit from this framework. The flexible nature of the agreement allows for diverse programme delivery, creating growth avenues for trainers and educational consultants committed to supporting workforce development in South Ayrshire. Businesses can expect continuous involvement as the framework is designed with provisions for potential renewals and future tender opportunities.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that will deliver an all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment. In doing so, South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) to deliver varied programmes covering the 5 stage employability pipeline. The procurement is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that will deliver an all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment. In doing so, South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) to deliver varied programmes covering the 5 stage employability pipeline. The procurement is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime.

Renewal: 1+1+1+1 until 31st March 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038642-2024 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Yes – further notices for any future generation of this Flexible Framework Agreement are expected to be published circa September 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; AYRSHIRE COLLEGE; BRIDGEND GROUP; ENABLE SCOTLAND; FOSSILFIELD TRAINING CENTRE; GTG TRAINING; HANSEL; HUB INTERNATIONAL; JIM MAIR DRIVER TRAINING; NEXT GENERATION TRAINING; NITHCREE TRAINING; PARKER ENTERPRISE; PEOPLEPLUS; QTS GROUP; SINCLAIR WELLBEING AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS; STREET LEAGUE; THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP; THE SPRINGBOARD CHARITY; TRIAGE CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2024 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038642-2024
- 28 Jun 2024 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019832-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000770913
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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