--- title: "European Structural and Investment Funds" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550881" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550881" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550881.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550881.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OPPORTUNITIES FIFE PARTNERSHIP" published: "2019-05-08" --- # European Structural and Investment Funds Buyer: OPPORTUNITIES FIFE PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550881 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550881) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550881.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Opportunities Fife Partnership, which is seeking contractors for the "European Structural and Investment Funds" project aimed at enhancing the Fife Employability Pathway for the period 2019-2022. This open tender process allows expressions of interest to be submitted by 5pm on 3rd August 2018, with completed Challenge Fund applications due by 5pm on 28th September 2018. The geographical focus is on Fife, Scotland, and the procurement is categorised under services, specifically within the employability sector. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in service delivery for employability programmes, social care, and community support services. Companies poised to benefit include local service providers, non-profit organisations, and consultancies focused on employability, who can leverage this funding to expand their reach and enhance services for job seekers in the Fife area. The collaborative nature of this project also implies potential partnerships with local authorities and other suppliers already engaged in similar ventures. ## Notice Opportunities Fife Partnership have a timeframe for commissioning ESIF funded activity for the Fife Employability Pathway for 2019-22. Expressions of Interest should be submitted to Julie.stark@fife.gov.uk by Friday, 3rd August 2018. The Challenge Fund Application pack will then be sent out. Potential providers will have the opportunity to ask questions and if necessary, meet with the OFP Manager until the end of August. Completed Challenge Fund Applications should be submitted no later than 5pm, 28th September 2018. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Opportunities Fife Partnership have a timeframe for commissioning ESIF funded activity for the Fife Employability Pathway for 2019-22. Expressions of Interest should be submitted to Julie.stark@fife.gov.uk by Friday, 3rd August 2018. Completed Challenge Fund Applications should be submitted no later than 5pm, 28th September 2018.. Opportunities Fife Partnership have a timeframe for commissioning ESIF funded activity for the Fife Employability Pathway for 2019-22. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353591 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Apr 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OPPORTUNITIES FIFE PARTNERSHIP | | Additional buyers | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | DEAP; FEAT TRADING; FIFE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICE; FIFE GINGERBREAD; FIFE-ETC; LINK GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services ## Release History - 8 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353591 - 20 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325833 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325833&idx=7 21st August 2018 - Link to Know Your Network event in September - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325833&idx=5 27th July 2018 - Application Template for 2019-22 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325833&idx=6 27th July 2018 - Application Template for 2019-22 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325833&idx=4 27th July 2018 - Application Template for 2019-22 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325833&idx=2 27th July 2018 - Application Template for 2019-22 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325833&idx=3 27th July 2018 - CF Application Scoring Matrix 2019-22 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325833&idx=1 20th July 2018 - Challenge Fund Framework 2019-2022 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325833 European Structural and Investment Funds - Opportunities Fife Partnership have a timeframe for commissioning ESIF funded activity for the Fife Employability Pathway for 2019-22. Expressions of Interest should be submitted to Julie.stark@fife.gov.uk by Friday, 3rd August 2018. The Challenge Fund Application pack will then be sent out. Potential providers will have the opportunity to ask questions and if necessary, meet with the OFP Manager until the end of August. Completed Challenge Fund Applications should be submitted no later than 5pm, 28th September 2018. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353591 European Structural and Investment Funds - Opportunities Fife Partnership have a timeframe for commissioning ESIF funded activity for the Fife Employability Pathway for 2019-22. Expressions of Interest should be submitted to Julie.stark@fife.gov.uk by Friday, 3rd August 2018. The Challenge Fund Application pack will then be sent out. Potential providers will have the opportunity to ask questions and if necessary, meet with the OFP Manager until the end of August. Completed Challenge Fund Applications should be submitted no later than 5pm, 28th September 2018. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://https://www.opportunitiesfife.org - http://www.fifedirect.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550881 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000550881. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550881.json.