---
title: "Preparation of Work (STRIVE) Programme 2018"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000531171"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-21"
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# Preparation of Work (STRIVE) Programme 2018

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000531171

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the tender process for the "Preparation of Work (STRIVE) Programme 2018," aimed at providing employability and skills services. The contract, valued at £142,118, was awarded on 26 January 2018, with the procurement conducted through a selective method under a restricted procedure. The delivery location is the North Ayrshire Mainland, and the associated award was made to The Lennox Partnership. The contracting authority is operating within the general public services category, with processes compliant under the Government Procurement Agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in services related to employability and skills enhancement. Businesses that specialise in workforce development, training, and support services will find this procurement relevant and may benefit from the added emphasis on community benefits stipulated in the contract. Companies with the capability to deliver these services effectively should consider exploring future procurement opportunities with North Ayrshire Council, particularly in light of its commitment to supporting local economic growth.

## Notice

Employability and Skills programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311054 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £142,118 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311054

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311054
  Preparation of Work (STRIVE) Programme 2018 - Employability and Skills programme

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531171

## Provenance

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