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title: "Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000586285"
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buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
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# Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000586285

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Falkirk Council, focuses on the "Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach". This procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in Falkirk, Scotland. Currently in the 'Award' stage, the key dates include the tender period's end date, which was on 28th June 2019, and the contracts were signed on 17th September 2019. This open procurement method allows for competitive bidding to enhance the delivery of employability services, targeting disadvantaged individuals in the region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training, support services, and employability assistance. Companies experienced in delivering tailored support to individuals facing employment barriers are particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on a person-centred approach and the requirement for specialist provisions, including services for individuals with learning disabilities, suggest that a diverse range of service providers, including SMEs in training and social services, can contribute effectively to this initiative.

## Notice

Falkirk Council has adopted the national five stage employability pipeline for the organisation, commissioning, management and delivery of employability services to support and assist individuals in their journey towards and into employment. Services will be tailored to ensure a person centred approach with a coherent range of specialist support that responds flexibly and effectively to meet the needs of individuals and their employers. Falkirk Council will be seeking to procure services from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who are disadvantaged and excluded from participating in the labour market, who face a range of barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, sustain and progress in employment. Falkirk Council will be seeking a range of services which support a person centred, needs based approach which treats individuals with dignity and respect at all times. (ctd in Additional Information)

### Lot Information

Engagement and Barrier Removal

The framework recognises the need to better support disadvantaged groups to move towards and into employment. This has to start with greater focus on early engagement, assessment of support needs and effective action planning to more effectively tackle barriers that are preventing individuals from participating in the labour market. Working in partnership we are seeking a range of diverse interventions to effectively engage with those furthest from the labour market, supporting individuals with multiple and often complex support needs. Services being procured will include motivation, confidence, personal development, one to one support, mentoring, group work, core skills, health, wellbeing and financial support interventions. It is envisaged that some structured, accredited and project based activities will also be required. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stage 1 and 2 of the Employability Pipeline.

Vocational Training and Work Related Skills

The focus of this Lot will be to improve the core, functional and vocational skills of individuals seeking to enter employment. The activities within this lot will enable a structured approach to work experience enabling individuals to gain employability competencies and where relevant occupationally focused certification. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stage 3 and 4 of the Employability Pipeline and will enable a tailored pathway to local labour market opportunities. It is anticipated that the provision in this Lot will enable supported and sheltered work experience and where possible industry recognised certification, pre apprenticeship programmes and a structured transitional pathway to sustainable employment. Job Search skills and agreed elements of employer engagement, job brokerage may also be relevant within this Lot.

In Work Support and Work Based Qualifications

This Lot reflects the increased need for in-work support to help enable previously unemployed people to sustain and progress in employment once the initial transition has been made. It is also important to recognise that many individuals will enter this activity at Stage 5 of the Employability Pipeline having progressed from previous activities delivered at Lots 1 and 2 of the framework. This lot includes the delivery of Vocational Qualifications, Modern Apprenticeships and other industry recognised training. The provision of employer support, job carving, job coaching, health and safety, risk assessments, after care and other related assistance may also form part of the in work support package to ensure the sustainability of progressions into employment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368898 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 51 |
| Supplier names | 1 BUSINESS ENTERPRISE LIMITED T/A GET SET ACADEMY; ARTICULATE CULTURAL TRUST; ATHENA LEARNING; ATT; CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (GRANGEMOUTH & BO'NESS; CLOYBANK ESTATE; CLOYBANK SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SCOTLAND; CYRENIANS; DEVELOPING NATION; EHM TRAINING; ENABLE SCOTLAND; ENTERPRISE MENTORING; ENTERPRISE SCREEN PRODUCTIONS; ESHER HOUSE; FALKIRK FOOTBALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT; GO! YOUTH TRUST; GOSTA TRAINING; GP STRATEGIES TRAINING; GTG TRAINING; GTS SOLUTIONS; HSC FUTURES; LEAD SCOTLAND (SPECIALISTS IN LINKING EDUCATION AND DISABILITY; LINK GROUP; MARK BROWN PROGRAMMES; MCCRAE TRAINING; MOMENTUM; NC RESOURCES; OILEAN (TRAINING AND NURTURE; ONE PARENT FAMILIES SCOTLAND; POSITIVE CHANGES (SCOTLAND; POSITIVE QUALITIES; RE-UNION CANAL BOATS; RECYKE-A-BIKE; SAFETY TRAINING SCOTLAND; SALUS RETURN TO WORK SERVICES; SALVATION ARMY; SAMH; SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS; SINCLAIR WELLBEING AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS; SIXTH SENSE TRAINING; SPRINGBOARD; STIRLING COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE; THE ACTION GROUP; THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS SCOTLAND; THE WISE GROUP; THINK BIG EDUCATION; TRIAGE CENTRAL; VERG; W.A.V.E; WEA SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368898
- 7 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356530

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN356530&idx=1
  10th June 2019 - Covering Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN356530&idx=2
  10th June 2019 - Schedule 1 - Instructions to Tenderers DEV 111 19
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN356530&idx=3
  10th June 2019 - Schedule 2 Questionnaire DEV 111 19
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN356530&idx=4
  10th June 2019 - Schedule 3 Specification DEV 111 19
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN356530&idx=5
  10th June 2019 - Schedule 4 General Terms and Conditions (Services)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356530
  Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach - Falkirk Council has adopted the national five stage employability pipeline for the organisation, commissioning, management and delivery of employability services to support and assist individuals in their journey towards and into employment. Services will be tailored to ensure a person centred approach with a coherent range of specialist support that responds flexibly and effectively to meet the needs of individuals and their employers. Falkirk Council will be seeking to procure services from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who are disadvantaged and excluded from participating in the labour market, who face a range of barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, sustain and progress in employment. Falkirk Council will be seeking a range of services which support a person centred, needs based approach which treats individuals with dignity and respect at all times. (ctd in Additional Information)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368898
  Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach - Falkirk Council has adopted the national five stage employability pipeline for the organisation, commissioning, management and delivery of employability services to support and assist individuals in their journey towards and into employment. Services will be tailored to ensure a person centred approach with a coherent range of specialist support that responds flexibly and effectively to meet the needs of individuals and their employers. Falkirk Council will be seeking to procure services from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who are disadvantaged and excluded from participating in the labour market, who face a range of barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, sustain and progress in employment. Falkirk Council will be seeking a range of services which support a person centred, needs based approach which treats individuals with dignity and respect at all times. (ctd in Additional Information)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586285

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