---
title: "Connect 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000498128"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-06-01"
---

# Connect 2

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000498128

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## Summary

The South Lanarkshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Connect 2 Programme," aimed at providing employability support services within the education sector. The tender was awarded to Employment Enterprise following an open procurement method, and the contract, valued at £372,000, was signed on 26 May 2017. The programme is located in Hamilton, Scotland, and is classified under the services category with the relevant procurement stage now being "Award." Interested parties were invited to submit their bids for this contract, which received a total of four submissions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the employability services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in regional public procurement. By engaging in this contract, successful bidders could enhance their capabilities and reputation within the community while contributing to vital employability initiatives. The optional extension of the contract for an additional ten months, subject to performance and funding, further provides a pathway for consistent work and revenue growth for suitable providers in this market.

## Notice

Connect 2 Programme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Employability support Services - Connect 2 Programme

Options: There is an option to extend the contract for an additional 10 months subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN284777 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 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 | £372,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | UKM38 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN284777

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN284777
  Connect 2 - Connect 2 Programme

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000498128

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