---
title: "Scottish Employability Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000465635"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000465635.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2016-11-25"
---

# Scottish Employability Support Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000465635

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for the Scottish Employability Support Services, which is designed to provide employment support to individuals, especially those at risk of long-term unemployment in Scotland. The contracts are expected to commence in April 2018 and will span three years, with a potential two-year extension, amounting to a projected budget of approximately £90 million, contingent on agreements with the UK Government. Supplier Awareness Events are scheduled in Glasgow, Inverness, and Edinburgh during late November and early December 2016, aimed at informing potential bidders about the forthcoming procurement details.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employment services, particularly those with expertise in aiding disabled individuals or persons claiming employment benefits. Companies that are adept at designing support programmes, providing counselling, and facilitating job placements are particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. Participation in the Supplier Awareness Events will also offer networking opportunities and insights into how to effectively tailor bids to meet the requirements set forth by the Scottish Government.

## Notice

Following devolvement of extra powers to Scotland, the Scottish Government requires a Contractor or Contractors to provide employment support services in Scotland. The employability support service contracts will commence in April 2018 and run continuously for 3 years, with the possibility of a contract extension for up to two further years. It is anticipated that the level of resource available to deliver the new service in Scotland could be up to circa GBP90m, subject to final agreement with the UK Government and decisions by Scottish Ministers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265183 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265183

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000465635

## Provenance

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