--- title: "Progress through Positive Partnerships" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000539688" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539688" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539688.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539688.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-16" --- # Progress through Positive Partnerships Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000539688 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539688) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539688.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council is initiating a tender process for the project titled "Progress through Positive Partnerships". This initiative, part of the City Centre Masterplan, aims to enhance employment and vocational skills for city residents and is part funded by the European Structural Fund, with a budget of £2.2 million. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 14th May 2018. The project will take place in Aberdeen, focusing on engaging various organisations, including charities, across the services industry. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employability services, vocational training, and support services. Companies that offer training in areas such as ESOL, CV development, and first aid, as well as those capable of providing one-to-one support or innovative solutions, will be well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender could foster partnerships and enhance service outreach, thus driving growth for organisations dedicated to social impact and skill development within the community. ## Notice Aberdeen City Council is seeking organisations to take part in the Employability Pipeline - Progress Through Positive Partnerships project, which is designed to provide support and tailored assistance to develop employment and vocational skills for city residents. Part funded by the European Structural Fund (ESF), the 2.2millionGBP project, which forms part of the City Centre Masterplan, will see the council work in partnership with a range of organisations, including charities, to provide increased employability services and positive outcomes across the city. ### Lot Information Key Workers The project is seeking key workers to complement the existing provision. Service Provision A broad range of provision is being sought, including: work experience across all sectors and disciplines; ESOL provision at all levels; employability skills including CV development and interview skills; computing skills from beginner to advanced; food hygiene and first aid certification; fork lift training; security, construction, hospitality, health and social care and retail; early interventions; one-to-one support; counselling, confidence building; resilience/self-sufficiency; personal care; and creative engagement. This is not an exhaustive list and the project team is keen to hear about innovative proposals which organisations may wish to put forward. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317033 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 May 2018 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317033 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317033&idx=1 18th April 2018 - Meet the Buyer Event Details - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317033 Progress through Positive Partnerships - Aberdeen City Council is seeking organisations to take part in the Employability Pipeline - Progress Through Positive Partnerships project, which is designed to provide support and tailored assistance to develop employment and vocational skills for city residents. Part funded by the European Structural Fund (ESF), the 2.2millionGBP project, which forms part of the City Centre Masterplan, will see the council work in partnership with a range of organisations, including charities, to provide increased employability services and positive outcomes across the city. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539688 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=539688 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539688. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539688.json.