--- title: "Employability Support Services Flexible Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0499f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0499f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0499f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0499f9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-11" --- # Employability Support Services Flexible Framework Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0499f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0499f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0499f9.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking submissions for the "Employability Support Services Flexible Framework" tender, under the CPV code 85300000 for Social work and related services. The procurement process is currently active and allows for flexible submissions at any time until 5th September 2025. This framework, applicable to the Dumfries and Galloway region, covers multiple lots including core employability, targeted employability support, training for employment, wellbeing, and innovation. The contract period is 1440 days with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. Interested suppliers can submit their bids electronically via PCS-Tender. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employability support services, training, and social work. Companies that offer innovative solutions in response to socio-economic changes, provide comprehensive training programmes, or deliver targeted employability interventions will find this tender particularly advantageous. The flexible submission process allows businesses to join the framework at any time, creating a continuous opportunity for growth and engagement with local authorities. Providers already on the framework but looking to expand their services into new lots can also benefit from participating in this tender. ## Notice Dumfries and Galloway Council are looking to establish a Flexible Framework solution for Employability Support Services across Dumfries and Galloway Region. ### Lot Information Core Employability This lot is for core employability. This lot covers all activity delivered to all age clients under the Strategic Skills Pipeline stages 1-5 which may include: - Referral, Engagement and Assessment - Needs Assessment - Work Preparation - Employer Engagement and Job Matching - In Work Support and Aftercare Tenders can submit to delivery activity at any of the stages. They are not required to deliver end to end. Renewal: Opportunity to extend for two optional extensions of 12 months at the sole discretion of Dumfries and Galloway Council. Targeted Employability Support This lot covers Targeted Employability Support. This support is designed to provide specialist interventions for individuals based on specific characteristics. These interventions can support individuals at any or all stages of the strategic skills pipeline. Interventions must link to employability and support individuals on their journey toward employment, training, volunteering or education. Renewal: Option to extend for two 12 month periods at the sole discretion of Dumfries and Galloway Council. Training for Employment This lot covers training and development opportunities to prepare individuals for progression. Renewal: Optional two 12 month extension periods at the sole discretion of Dumfries and Galloway Council. Wellbeing Interventions to support individuals to improve their general well-being. These could be specific or support people across any of the stages. Renewal: Optional two 12 month extension periods at the sole discretion of Dumfries and Galloway Council. Innovation Interventions required in response to emerging demand, changes in the environment for example economic or political, or requirements that do not fit within the other lots. Tenderers who are accepted on to any of lots 1-4 will default to this Lot. Renewal: Optional two 12 month extension periods at the sole discretion of Dumfries and Galloway Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029108-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This is a live contract notice for the flexible framework reopening to allow submissions to be received at any time over the next 12 months. A new notice will be published annually. If you are already on the framework , you need not re-apply unless you are looking to expand your services into other lots. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029108-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777415 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219 - 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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