---
title: "Re-Opening of EALEP Trusted Partner Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047e35"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-11"
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# Re-Opening of EALEP Trusted Partner Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e35

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council is re-opening the EALEP Trusted Partner Framework to allow new providers to tender as part of a contracting process for the provision of education and training services. This tender, titled "Re-Opening of EALEP Trusted Partner Framework," aims to secure services catering to all age groups and to offer person-centred support to help individuals enter and sustain employment. This procurement falls under the services category and is intended to be delivered within the localities of East Ayrshire, Scotland (UKM93 region). Initially issued in October 2023 and re-issued in October 2024, the framework invites training providers, the third sector, and other organisations to submit their tenders. The deadline for submissions is 26 August 2024 at 12:00 PM.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing training and employment support services. The re-opening of the framework, valued at GBP 10.5 million, seeks partners who can deliver needs-based and person-centred employability services. Businesses specialising in vocational training, specialist training services, and personal development training services will find this framework particularly beneficial. By participating, firms can enhance their reputation, expand their service offerings, and contribute towards reducing child poverty and promoting inclusion and social justice in East Ayrshire, creating a fair and prosperous Scotland.

## Notice

East Ayrshire Council as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (EALEP) is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that delivers an all age, needs based, person centred support to those seeking to move towards, enter, sustain and progress in employment; to reduce levels of child poverty by supporting parents from the priority family groups to increase their income from employment; to reduce inequality in the labour market by supporting those further from the labour market to increase their income from employment; and to maximise the role that employability plays in delivering national and local aims of tackling poverty, promoting inclusion and social justice and creating a fair and prosperous Scotland. Services will be procured from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who face barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, gain and sustain employment. EALEP is seeking partners who can ensure a person centred approach and deliver provision in localities across East Ayrshire. Providers who are currently on the Framework (Awarded October 2023) do NOT need to re-apply for this Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (EALEP) is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that delivers an all age, needs based, person centred support to those seeking to move towards, enter, sustain and progress in employment; to reduce levels of child poverty by supporting parents from the priority family groups to increase their income from employment; to reduce inequality in the labour market by supporting those further from the labour market to increase their income from employment; and to maximise the role that employability plays in delivering national and local aims of tackling poverty, promoting inclusion and social justice and creating a fair and prosperous Scotland. Services will be procured from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who face barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, gain and sustain employment. EALEP is seeking partners who can ensure a person centred approach and deliver provision in localities across East Ayrshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036376-2024 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| Lots value | £10,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,500,000 |

## 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | AYRSHIRE FILM; BARNARDO'S; CAPABILITY SCOTLAND; COMMUNITY TRANSPORT GLASGOW; ETERNAL BALANCE; HANSEL; JIM MAIR DRIVER TRAINING; THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP; THE SPRINGBOARD CHARITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036376-2024
- 17 Jul 2024 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022118-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772761
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223

## Provenance

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