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title: "Re-opening of the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)"
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buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# Re-opening of the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f09

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council is re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement. This framework seeks submissions from qualified training providers, third sector organisations, and other entities to deliver education and training services across the region, specifically classified under CPV code 80000000. The procurement, conducted using an open procedure, has reached the award stage with the contract valued at £280,000. Key partners named in the recently awarded contract, dated 28th July 2026, include Crystal Pathways Ltd, Salvation Army Trustee Company, and Stevie Mills Training Limited, all recognized as SMEs. The initiative aims to enhance employability through an all-age, person-centred support programme, situated in Ayr, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers and relevant businesses to expand their reach by contributing to a meaningful project with social impact. Companies specialised in education and training services, including those offering personal development training, are especially well-suited to compete. The framework seeks to maximise SME involvement and encourages community benefits such as targeted recruitment and training. Additionally, the procurement includes provisions for innovations and sustainable economic impacts, making it an attractive avenue for businesses focused on long-term community contributions and client engagement.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council are re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) and are seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced training providers, the third sector and other organisations to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement to deliver all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council are re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) and are seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced training providers, the third sector and other organisations to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement to deliver all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment.

Renewal: further notices for any future generation of this Flexible Framework Agreement are expected to be published circa September 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072281-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 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 | £280,000 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CRYSTAL PATHWAYS; SALVATION ARMY TRUSTEE COMPANY(THE; STEVIE MILLS TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072281-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032414-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829018
- 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?VISITORID=4e2fa4f8-3541-49a1-b8fa-7ab35b243988&_ncp=1775736706412.34268-1

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