--- title: "ESF EMPLOYABILITY PROJECTS ll" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000467634" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000467634" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000467634.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000467634.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2016-12-15" --- # ESF EMPLOYABILITY PROJECTS ll Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000467634 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000467634) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000467634.json) ## Summary The Midlothian Council, located at Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith, is currently running a tender for the "ESF Employability Projects II" aimed at providing guidance to key beneficiary groups for securing sustainable employment. This procurement process falls under the services category and is being managed using an open procedure. The tender period will conclude on the 21st of November 2016, with a total estimated value of £261,600. Notably, this project involves multiple lots focusing on employment support for individuals with varying needs, including those with learning or mental health issues, and parents or carers. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employment support services, including training and consultancy firms, particularly those experienced in working with disadvantaged groups. Companies that can demonstrate their capability to deliver tailored employment solutions, as well as those equipped to handle childcare support or matching services, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits within the contract encourages bidders to propose initiatives that can enhance local employability, providing a platform for businesses to engage with and support their communities while expanding their market presence. ## Notice Provision of advice to target key beneficiary groups to assist them in finding sustainable good quality employment. ### Lot Information Employment support and next step support for people with a learning, physical and or mental health issue including in work support This support is designed to assist adults with learning, physical into employment. The project will also support those mental health barriers to employment. Additional support will be necessary for those beneficiaries to move more effectively into a learning environment that supports access to employment and sustains that move. MEP is the bridge that supports beneficiaries whilst making the transition through increased confidence, communication skills and personal attitudes to support them to move into training, further study and/ or employment. Barrier Free Fund including Child Care This fund will complement the work of the other projects. It will provide flexible support to remove immediate barriers to securing or sustaining employment, learning or training. For example assistance with after school club deposits, short term child care or assistance with other immediate barriers to employment. Parents/Carers - Intensive Matching and Support Beneficiary group are individuals who are parents or carers. The provider is required to: - Understand and identify appropriate activity needs of beneficiary group, identify appropriate pathways. - To improve the educational levels of carers currently experiencing exclusion - Increase participation and achievement in acquiring skills to improve employment prospects in appropriate sectors which match with existing caring responsibilities To ensure parents and carers have access to support for vocational training learning and job opportunities ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267361 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Dec 2016 | | 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 | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | DALKEITH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | UKM23 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267361 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267361 ESF EMPLOYABILITY PROJECTS ll - Provision of advice to target key beneficiary groups to assist them in finding sustainable good quality employment. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000467634 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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