--- title: "Employability Services in Inverclyde" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609829" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609829" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609829.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609829.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-18" --- # Employability Services in Inverclyde Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609829 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609829) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609829.json) ## Summary The Inverclyde Council is conducting a public procurement process for "Employability Services in Inverclyde," which spans multiple service lots focused on enhancing employability through diverse client engagement and support activities. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with significant milestones including the bid submission deadline on 10th February 2020 and award decisions communicated thereafter. The services are aimed at the Greenock area, classified as part of the general public services category with a procurement method defined as an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger service providers that specialise in employability and training services. The successful suppliers will be responsible for executing varied service specifications related to client engagement, work placements, and support for health barriers to employment, amongst others. Businesses with experience in similar projects and a proven track record in service delivery within the employability sector will find this procurement particularly relevant to enhance their growth potential in the region. ## Notice This invitation to Tender contains the details of five Service Specifications:- Lot 1: Employability Services: Client Engagement, Assessment & Action Planning/ Barrier Removal/Vocational Activity/Positive Destination Activity Lot 2: Work Placement Programme Lot 3: Employer Engagement & Support. In-Work Training & Support Aftercare Lot 4: Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Lot 5: Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance ### Lot Information Work Placement Programme Work Placement Programme Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022 Employer Engagement & Support. In-Work Training & Support Employer Engagement & Support. In-Work Training & Support Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022 Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022 Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022 Employability Services: Client Engagement, Assessment & Action Planning / Barrier Removal / Vocational Activity / Positive Destination Activity Employability Services: Client Engagement, Assessment & Action Planning / Barrier Removal / Vocational Activity / Positive Destination Activity Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 year period 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388576 | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,665,485 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL | | Locality | GREENOCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA15 1LX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde North | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ENABLE SCOTLAND; INVERCLYDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST; STEPWELL CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388576 - 10 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376929 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376929 Employability Services in Inverclyde - This invitation to Tender contains the details of five Service Specifications:- Lot 1: Employability Services: Client Engagement, Assessment & Action Planning/ Barrier Removal/Vocational Activity/Positive Destination Activity Lot 2: Work Placement Programme Lot 3: Employer Engagement & Support. In-Work Training & Support Aftercare Lot 4: Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Lot 5: Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388576 Employability Services in Inverclyde - This invitation to Tender contains the details of five Service Specifications:- Lot 1: Employability Services: Client Engagement, Assessment & Action Planning/ Barrier Removal/Vocational Activity/Positive Destination Activity Lot 2: Work Placement Programme Lot 3: Employer Engagement & Support. In-Work Training & Support Aftercare Lot 4: Addressing Health Barriers to Employment Lot 5: Employment Advice, Advocacy & Guidance ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609829 - 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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