--- title: "Challenge Fund framework for the delivery of an Employability Pathway" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581169" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581169" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581169.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581169.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-17" --- # Challenge Fund framework for the delivery of an Employability Pathway Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581169 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581169) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581169.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Dundee City Council, targeting the creation of a "Challenge Fund framework for the delivery of an Employability Pathway." This initiative falls under the services category and focuses on enhancing employability pathways, partially funded by European Social Funds (ESF). The planning stage is currently ongoing, with key dates including an Awareness & Engagement Event on or before 26 April 2019, and the commencement of the application process set for 22 May 2019. Interested parties can engage with documentation related to this tender via the provided links. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services, community development, or employability training, offering a platform for organisations to collaborate and innovate in delivering effective employment solutions. Companies well-versed in managing similar projects or with experience in Public Sector partnerships will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with the lead partner and other potential applicants during the discussion phase prior to the official application process may enhance prospects for success. ## Notice The Discover Jobs Partnership has a timeframe for the development of an Employability Pathway which will be part funded by European Social Funds (ESF). The Employability Pathway will be developed through a Challenge Fund framework. The Draft Challenge Fund framework (subject to change) can be downloaded from PCS. Dundee City Council is the Lead Partner of the Strategic Intervention (Employability Pathway) supported by ESF and is the contracting authority on behalf of the Discover Jobs Partnership. Expressions of Interest in the Awareness & Engagement Event should be submitted to alana.campbell@dundeecity.gov.uk by Friday 26 April 2019. Potential Applicants will have the opportunity to ask questions. Thereafter, potential Applicants will have the opportunity for collaborative discussions with the Lead Partner, and other potential Applicants, prior to the Application Process commencing on Wednesday 22 May 2019. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is not a procurement The Discover Jobs Partnership has a timeframe for the development of an Employability Pathway which will be part funded by European Social Funds (ESF). The Employability Pathway will be developed through a Challenge Fund framework. The Draft Challenge Fund framework (subject to change) can be downloaded from PCS. Dundee City Council is the Lead Partner of the Strategic Intervention (Employability Pathway) supported by ESF and is the contracting authority on behalf of the Discover Jobs Partnership. Expressions of Interest in the Awareness & Engagement Event should be submitted to alana.campbell@dundeecity.gov.uk by Friday 26 April 2019. Potential Applicants will have the opportunity to ask questions. Thereafter, potential Applicants will have the opportunity for collaborative discussions with the Lead Partner, and other potential Applicants, prior to the Application Process commencing on Wednesday 22 May 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351746 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 17 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 May 2019 | | 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 | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1NZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79611000 - Job search services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351746 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351746&idx=5 22nd May 2019 - Anonymised data re participants supported - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351746&idx=4 2nd May 2019 - Q and A Session - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351746&idx=3 2nd May 2019 - Presentation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351746&idx=1 18th April 2019 - Draft Challenge Fund framework - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351746&idx=2 18th April 2019 - Draft Challenge Fund framework. Amendment made to p22. Please see version 2 of the document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351746 Challenge Fund framework for the delivery of an Employability Pathway - The Discover Jobs Partnership has a timeframe for the development of an Employability Pathway which will be part funded by European Social Funds (ESF). The Employability Pathway will be developed through a Challenge Fund framework. The Draft Challenge Fund framework (subject to change) can be downloaded from PCS. Dundee City Council is the Lead Partner of the Strategic Intervention (Employability Pathway) supported by ESF and is the contracting authority on behalf of the Discover Jobs Partnership. Expressions of Interest in the Awareness & Engagement Event should be submitted to alana.campbell@dundeecity.gov.uk by Friday 26 April 2019. Potential Applicants will have the opportunity to ask questions. Thereafter, potential Applicants will have the opportunity for collaborative discussions with the Lead Partner, and other potential Applicants, prior to the Application Process commencing on Wednesday 22 May 2019. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581169 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=581169 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000581169. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581169.json.