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title: "Schools Vocational Directory"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000484296"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2017-06-14"
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# Schools Vocational Directory

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000484296

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## Summary

The tender titled "Schools Vocational Directory" was initiated by Midlothian Council, located in Dalkeith, Scotland. This procurement process falls under the services category and is complete as of 14 June 2017. It was carried out using an open procedure, aiming to develop employability skills for Midlothian residents aged 10 to 19 through various vocational programmes and workshops integrated into the school curriculum. Key components of the tender included multiple lots focused on employability workshops and vocational training across various sectors such as automotive mechanics, childcare, and social care.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in education and vocational training. Companies that offer innovative approaches to youth training, employability skills enhancement, or bespoke workshops are well-suited to compete. The involvement in initiatives targeting essential skills development aligns with the educational and workforce development priorities of the region, fostering collaboration between local suppliers and the council to address skill gaps in growth employment areas.

## Notice

The Midlothian Schools Employability Programmes is aimed at Midlothian residents from aged 10 to 19 years to introduce employability skills and experiences through workshops and programmes that are built into the school day. This will give the young people an opportunity to develop skills for life, learning and work.

### Lot Information

Employability Workshops

Offer a range of group workshops for school aged pupils to help develop the skills for life, learning and work. The workshops should target secondary aged school pupils and focus on introducing employability skills in topics which tie in with the Developing Scotland's Young Workforce recommendations. These workshops should be targeted at all school aged pupils including those with additional support needs and multiple barriers.

Business Mentoring Programme

To provide a Business Mentoring Programme to offer support to young people in senior phase at school. The aim is to build the young person's confidence in their employability potential and support them into planning their move into a positive destination when they leave school. This programme should cater for all abilities including those with additional support needs and account for young people with multiple barriers.

Vocational Programme for Automotive Mechanics & Engineering

Offer a vocational programme to help develop the skills for life, learning and work. The programme should target secondary school pupils S3 to S6 that allows young people to explore automotive mechanics and engineering in an interactive environment. The course should cater for all abilities including those with additional support needs and account for young people with multiple barriers. It should offer theory and hands on experience in as well as offering relevant qualifications.

Vocational Programme for Childcare

Offer a vocational programme to help develop the skills for life, learning and work. The programme should target pupils aged 15 to 19 for young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in early education and childcare. This course should cater for all abilities including those with additional support needs and for young people with multiple barriers. The programme should combine theory and practical activities for working with children.

Vocational Programme for Social Care

Offer a vocational programme to help develop the skills for life, learning and work. The programme should target pupils aged 15 to 19 for young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in social care. This course should cater for all abilities including those with additional support needs and for young people with multiple barriers. The programme should combine theory and practical activities and offer relevant qualifications.

Core Skills and The Outdoors

Offer a vocational programme to help develop the skills for life, learning and work. The programme should target pupils aged 15 to 19 for young people who have an interest in increasing their core skills in relation to learning outdoors. This course should cater for all abilities including those with additional support needs and for young people with multiple barriers. The programme should combine theory and practical activities and offer relevant qualifications

Vocational Programme STEAM Industries

Offer a vocational programme to help develop the skills for life, learning and work. The programme should target pupils aged 15 to 19 for young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in the STEAM Industries. This course should cater for all abilities including those with additional support needs and for young people with multiple barriers. The programme should combine theory and practical activities and offer relevant qualifications.

Vocational Programme for Data & ICT

Offer a vocational programme to help develop the skills for life, learning and work. The programme should target pupils aged 15 to 19 for young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in ICT and/or Data Management. This course should cater for all abilities including those with additional support needs and for young people with multiple barriers. The programme should combine theory and practical activities and offer relevant qualifications.

Vocational Programme to address skill gaps in growth employment area both within Midlothian and travel to work area.

Offer a vocational programme to help develop the skills for life, learning and work. The programme should target pupils aged 15 to 19 for young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in the growth employment areas. This course should cater for all abilities including those with additional support needs and for young people with multiple barriers. The programme should combine theory and practical activities and offer relevant qualifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286226 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ACHIEVE TRAINING; BRIGHT GREEN BUSINESS; MCSENCE COMMUNICATIONS; MY ADVENTURE (EDINBURGH; NO LIMITS SCOTLAND; RURAL & URBAN TRAINING SCHEME; TRAINING FOR CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286226

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286226
  Schools Vocational Directory - The Midlothian Schools Employability Programmes is aimed at Midlothian residents from aged 10 to 19 years to introduce employability skills and experiences through workshops and programmes that are built into the school day. This will give the young people an opportunity to develop skills for life, learning and work.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000484296

## Provenance

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