---
title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b1"
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published: "2025-10-28"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b1

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## Summary

The Highland Council is overseeing a procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services," aimed at addressing economic challenges in the Highland region. This tender falls under the "Education and training services" category and employs an open procedure. Situated in Inverness, United Kingdom (Region: UKM6), the process is currently at the tender stage, with an electronic submission required via the Public Contracts Scotland system. Key dates include a tender closing period on 27th November 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the award and bid opening period commencing the same day. The framework agreement will last for 24 months, with a potential extension for another 24 months, allowing for a total contract period of up to 1440 days.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in delivering innovative employability and training services. It is particularly beneficial for organisations capable of addressing the unique challenges of the Highland communities, indicating a suitable opportunity for companies with expertise in education and socioeconomic development. The framework's flexibility could encourage a wide array of solutions, opening doors for businesses that can deliver scalable and impactful services at a regional level. Participants may include both new ventures and established entities within the sector, looking to collaborate with the Highland Council and influence community-oriented strategies through meaningful service provisions.

## Notice

The creation of an Employability Support Services Framework aims to provide the flexibility to create innovative solutions to address the distinct economic challenges within Highland communities. Please refer to the ITT documents for full details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A number of key policy drivers influence the design and delivery of Employability Services across the Highlands. The creation of an Employability Support Services Framework aims to provide the flexibility to create innovative solutions to address the distinct economic challenges within Highland communities. Please refer to the ITT documentation for the full details.

Renewal: 24 months initially, with an option to extend for a further 24 months - please see documentation for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069143-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## 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 | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069143-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814143
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=814143
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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