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title: "Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support"
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# Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601899

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## Summary

The West Dunbartonshire Council is the contracting authority for the "Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support". This procurement is categorised under the education sector and is located in Dumbarton, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and it aims to assist citizens aged 16 and over with overcoming barriers to employment while enhancing their training and career prospects. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 26th February 2020, and the project spans multiple lots, reflecting various aspects of employability support services. The anticipated end date for submissions was 15th January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in vocational training, skills development, and employability support services. Companies that focus on delivering bespoke training programmes and interventions for diverse groups, especially those with learning disabilities or facing barriers to employment, would be well-positioned to compete in this process. The focus on flexibility and partnership with local authorities underlines the potential for firms to build collaborative relationships and contribute positively to the local economy, thereby promoting business growth and service expansion.

## Notice

West Dunbartonshire Council wishes to establish a framework with external service providers who will provide a wide range of pre/vocational training interventions that will assist citizens of West Dunbartonshire (aged 16+) to overcome barriers to employment, training and learning opportunities and assist them to achieve their training, employment and career and job aspirations

### Lot Information

Engagement and Barrier Removal

The current employability support services managed by West Dunbartonshire Council's service Working 4U and delivered across the five stage employability pipeline provides a range of programmes and interventions that meet the identified needs of different client groups. There has been and will continue to be an increasing focus on job seekers with multiple barriers to employment. It is essential that the employability support services at each stage of the employability pipeline meet the needs of the local economy and local businesses. However, they must also meet the needs of West Dunbartonshire citizens who wish to progress towards and into employment and improve their position within the labour market. These objectives will be supported by a clear focus on progression within which: stages 1 and 2 of the pipeline supporting those furthest from the labour market with better assessment, action planning and barrier removal activities. More comprehensive information about the West Dunbartonshire Employability Pipeline can be found here: https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/work/strategic-skills-pipeline/ Transition between the five stages and lots 1, 2 and 3 is fundamentally important to the working of the pipeline and will be overseen and managed by Working 4U, who will retain all responsibility for individuals participating in the employability support services. Transition and progression is particularly important for beneficiaries in Lot 1 and Lot 2 where they move from being not job ready into the demand side of the pipeline where they will be actively seeking work. Individuals will participate in the stages of the employability pipeline that meets their identified needs; tenderers must be clear as to how they will manage support interventions at different stages of the pipeline. Key objectives going forward which will underpin activity will be around: - more flexible and responsive delivery models to meet this demand; - embedding employability with other local support services; better targeted and responsive support to those furthest from the labour market and streamlined to avoid confusion; - improved partnerships.

Vocational Training and Work Related Skills

The current employability support services managed by West Dunbartonshire Council's service Working 4U and delivered across the five stage employability pipeline provides a range of programmes and interventions that meet the identified needs of different client groups. There has been and will continue to be an increasing focus on job seekers with multiple barriers to employment. It is essential that the employability support services at each stage of the employability pipeline meet the needs of the local economy and local businesses. However, they must also meet the needs of West Dunbartonshire residents who wish to progress towards and into employment and improve their position within the labour market. These objectives will be supported by a clear focus on progression within which will: Improve progression pathways from stages 1 and 2 into vocational activity and skills development at stages 3 and 4 with increased and improved job brokering, employer engagement and job matching with employers who have identified a specific need or vacancy. More comprehensive information about the West Dunbartonshire Employability Pipeline can be found here: https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/work/strategic-skills-pipeline/ Transition between the five stages and lots 1, 2 and 3 is fundamentally important to the working of the pipeline and will be overseen and managed by Working 4U, who will retain all responsibility for individuals participating in the employability support services. Transition and progression is particularly important for beneficiaries in Lot 1 and Lot 2 where they move from being not job ready into the demand side of the pipeline where they will be actively seeking work. Individuals will participate in the stages of the employability pipeline that meets their identified needs; tenderers must be clear as to how they will manage support interventions at different stages of the pipeline. Key objectives going forward which will underpin activity will be around: - more flexible and responsive delivery models to meet this demand; - embedding employability with other local support services; better targeted and responsive support to those furthest from the labour market and streamlined to avoid confusion; - improved partnerships.

In Work Support and Work Based Qualifications

The current employability support services managed by West Dunbartonshire Council's service Working 4U and delivered across the five stage employability pipeline provides a range of programmes and interventions that meet the identified needs of different client groups. There has been and will continue to be an increasing focus on job seekers with multiple barriers to employment. It is essential that the employability support services at each stage of the employability pipeline meet the needs of the local economy and local businesses. However, they must also meet the needs of West Dunbartonshire citizens who wish to progress towards and into employment and improve their position within the labour market. These objectives will be supported by a clear focus on progression within which: at stage 5, will provide improved in-work support and aftercare, which includes continued skills development. More comprehensive information about the West Dunbartonshire Employability Pipeline can be found here: https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/work/strategic-skills-pipeline/ Transition between the five stages and lots 1, 2 and 3 is fundamentally important to the working of the pipeline and will be overseen and managed by Working 4U, who will retain all responsibility for individuals participating in the employability support services. Transition and progression is particularly important for beneficiaries in Lot 1 and Lot 2 where they move from being not job ready into the demand side of the pipeline where they will be actively seeking work. Individuals will participate in the stages of the employability pipeline that meets their identified needs; tenderers must be clear as to how they will manage support interventions at different stages of the pipeline. Key objectives going forward which will underpin activity will be around: - more flexible and responsive delivery models to meet this demand; - embedding employability with other local support services; better targeted and responsive support to those furthest from the labour market and streamlined to avoid confusion; - improved partnerships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409079 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND; BARNARDOS SCOTLAND; EXPERIENTIAL PLAY; GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE; GTS SOLUTIONS; HSC FUTURES; IMPACT ARTS; SALUS RETURN TO WORK SERVICES; SCOTTISH SPORTS FUTURES; SINCLAIR WELLBEING AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS; SIXTH SENSE TRAINING; STREET LEAGUE; THE DIGITAL COLLEGE; THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP; THE TELL ORGANISATION; THE TRAINING TEAM ( SCOTLAND; THE WISE GROUP; WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; YOUR THE HERO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409079
- 9 Dec 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=DEC374629
- 23 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370156

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370156&idx=1
  25th October 2019 - Market Research Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370156
  Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support - West Dunbartonshire Council wishes to engage and establish a framework with external service providers who will provide a wide range of pre/vocational training interventions that will assist citizens of West Dunbartonshire (aged 16+) to overcome barriers to employment, training and learning opportunities and assist them to achieve their training, employment and career and job aspirations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374629
  Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support - West Dunbartonshire Council wishes to establish a framework with external service providers who will provide a wide range of pre/vocational training interventions that will assist citizens of West Dunbartonshire (aged 16+) to overcome barriers to employment, training and learning opportunities and assist them to achieve their training, employment and career and job aspirations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409079
  Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support - West Dunbartonshire Council wishes to establish a framework with external service providers who will provide a wide range of pre/vocational training interventions that will assist citizens of West Dunbartonshire (aged 16+) to overcome barriers to employment, training and learning opportunities and assist them to achieve their training, employment and career and job aspirations

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601899
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?_ncp=1454580377639.233076-1
- https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/work/strategic-skills-pipeline/

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