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title: "NAC/1120 Work Placement Programme and Employer Engagement Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000569630"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-12"
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# NAC/1120 Work Placement Programme and Employer Engagement Services

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000569630

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## Summary

The procurement process involves North Ayrshire Council, which is seeking to appoint a service provider for the 'NAC/1120 Work Placement Programme and Employer Engagement Services'. This initiative falls within the services category and is located in Irvine, UK. The current procurement stage is active, with the tender period having a deadline for submissions set for 22nd March 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their reach in the educational and community engagement sectors, particularly those specialising in work experience programmes for secondary school pupils. Companies with expertise in health and safety compliance, education partnerships, and those capable of demonstrating a strong connection with local employers would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses that fulfil the specified selection criteria, including relevant qualifications and experience, will have a competitive advantage in this process.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a service provider who can deliver a Work Experience Programme for secondary school pupils. The service provider should also engage with local businesses and employers to develop working relationships with schools in the area. The service provider will be responsible for making suitable placements for the schools, carrying out Health & Safety risk assessment checks in line with legislative requirements, and ensuring employers are aware of their obligations in this regard.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a service provider who can deliver a Work Experience Programme for secondary school pupils. The service provider should also engage with local businesses and employers to develop working relationships with schools in the area. The service provider will be responsible for making suitable placements to the schools, carrying out Health & Safety and risk assessment checks in line with legislative requirements, and ensuring employers are aware of their obligations in this regard.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extension period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357059 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract will run for a one year period, with three optional 12 month extension periods available |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £192,912 |

## 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 | AYRSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357059
- 14 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345530

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345530
  NAC/1120 Work Placement Programme and Employer Engagement Services - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a service provider who can deliver a Work Experience Programme for secondary school pupils. The service provider should also engage with local businesses and employers to develop working relationships with schools in the area. The service provider will be responsible for making suitable placements for the schools, carrying out Health & Safety risk assessment checks in line with legislative requirements, and ensuring employers are aware of their obligations in this regard.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357059
  NAC/1120 Work Placement Programme and Employer Engagement Services - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a service provider who can deliver a Work Experience Programme for secondary school pupils. The service provider should also engage with local businesses and employers to develop working relationships with schools in the area. The service provider will be responsible for making suitable placements for the schools, carrying out Health & Safety risk assessment checks in line with legislative requirements, and ensuring employers are aware of their obligations in this regard.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569630
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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