--- title: "Provision of long-term specialist employability services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-06" --- # Provision of long-term specialist employability services Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615.json) ## Summary The Highland Council is planning a procurement process for the 'Provision of long-term specialist employability services', aimed at supporting individuals with multiple barriers to progress along the Strategic Skills Pipeline. This tender falls under the services category and is located in Inverness, UK. The anticipated value of the contract is £300,000, and it is set to involve consultations with third sector organisations for potential European funding contributions. Interested parties should note that a Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 2pm on Thursday, 30th August 2018, at Smithton-Culloden Free Church, requiring registration via employability@highland.gov.uk. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the employment services sector that have the capability to provide long-term employability solutions. Companies with access to financial resources eligible for European funding would be particularly well-suited, as the project will depend on match funding contributions. With anticipated annual costs exceeding £100,000 and room for consortium bids, this is an excellent chance for businesses to engage in a framework contract that could lead to sustained partnerships with The Highland Council and potential growth in the Highlands region. ## Notice The provision of long-term specialist employability services to support individuals with multiple barriers to progress along the Strategic Skills Pipeline ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Highland Council is seeking to consult with third sector organisations regarding an opportunity to apply for European funding to deliver employability services across the Highlands. The key criteria being: The provision of long-term specialist employability services to support individuals with multiple barriers to progress along the Strategic Skills Pipeline You must have access to financial resources which are eligible to match with European funding (potential increased contribution from current 50% European funding level) Annual project costs are anticipated to be in the order of GBP100,000+ (Consortium bids will be considered). A Market Engagement Event will be held at 2pm on Thursday 30th August 2018 at Smithton-Culloden Free Church, 1 Murray Road, Smithton, Inverness IV2 7YU. If you wish to attend please register your interest at employability@highland.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327502 | | 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 | 6 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327502 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327502 Provision of long-term specialist employability services - The provision of long-term specialist employability services to support individuals with multiple barriers to progress along the Strategic Skills Pipeline ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552615 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=552615 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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