--- title: "East Ayrshire Works - External Training Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000590151" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000590151" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000590151.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000590151.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-22" --- # East Ayrshire Works - External Training Framework Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000590151 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000590151) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000590151.json) ## Summary The East Ayrshire Council is seeking to establish an "External Training Framework" aimed at providing a variety of training courses to help clients get back to work and learn new skills. This procurement process is currently in the award stage following an open tender method, initiated on 8th July 2019, with submissions closing on 2nd August 2019. The framework will operate for a contract duration of 720 days and is located in Kilmarnock, within the UK. This framework allows for new entrants to join twice a year, indicating ongoing opportunities for participation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing training and educational services, particularly those looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger organisations, that specialise in vocational training, skills development, or consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to contribute to a framework with a £320,000 contract value can lead to enhanced visibility and potential growth through future contracts and renewals. ## Notice External training framework - a framework of service providers who will provide a variety of training courses to enable clients to get back into work and/or learn new skills. ### Lot Information Lot 1 External Training Framework - A framework of providers who will provide a variety of training courses to allow clients of East Ayrshire Works to gain the necessary skills to seek employment. This framework will operate as an Open Framework under Regulation 5(1) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and will subsequently be re-opened to new entrants up to twice per annum. Renewal: One extension option available - 18 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369742 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Sep 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | In 2 years, or 3.5 years, subject to further funding. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £320,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 16 | | Supplier names | BLUEPRINT TRAINING; CAZBRO; CBES; CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE; DEVELOP TRAINING; GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE; GTG TRAINING; HSC FUTURES; HW FORESTRY SERVICES; JIM MAIR DRIVER TRAINING; LOVE LEARNING SCOTLAND; LUDDON CONSTRUCTION; QTS TRAINING; SRUC; THE WISE GROUP; YOUR THE HERO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80512000 - Dog training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80533100 - Computer training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369742 - 8 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359749 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359749 East Ayrshire Works - External Training Framework - External training framework - a framework of service providers who will provide a variety of training courses to enable clients to get back into work and/or learn new skills. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369742 East Ayrshire Works - External Training Framework - External training framework - a framework of service providers who will provide a variety of training courses to enable clients to get back into work and/or learn new skills. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000590151 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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