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title: "Pathways Programme Training Providers"
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# Pathways Programme Training Providers

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629209

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by North Lanarkshire Council focuses on establishing a Framework for the "Pathways Programme Training Providers." The main aim is to provide activity-based learning for young people aged 15-18, accounting for various sectors crucial for equipping them with valuable skills. This procurement falls under the services category and employs an open procedure. The tender was active, with submissions due by 10th September 2020 and the award period beginning on the same day. The framework is set to operate for a maximum of 12 months from the date of award, with a total estimated budget of £100,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in vocational training for young people. Enterprises involved in areas such as construction, vehicle mechanics, hospitality, and creative industries would be well-suited to compete. The establishment of this training framework not only supports community development but also allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their portfolio and contribute to the local workforce by providing practical insights into various career paths for students.

## Notice

This procurement is to establish a Framework with one or more Service Providers who can provide young people aged 15-18 with activity based learning in a range of sectors to provide valuable skills, experiences and, where appropriate, qualifications to help young people towards employment in their chosen industry. . The Framework will be for up to 12 months from date of award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The following information is intended to give Candidates an overview of the high level requirements to submit relevant proposals to join the proposed Framework for Training Provision for the Councils Pathways Programme. . Requirements: Service Providers are asked to submit proposals for relevant courses for around 120 young people aged 15-18 years, that will give practical insight to the world of work that may help these pupils work towards and focus on their post school destination. . Desirable course areas (Business Sectors) for these pupils include: - Construction and related sub-sectors i.e. joinery, plumbing, electrical, gas, ground works, welding, bricklaying, painting and decorating - Vehicle mechanics - Hair and Beauty - Early Years and Childcare - Hospitality - Sound Production Tenderers may make proposals for courses in one or more of the above Sectors . Course Timeline; main delivery element of the programme will take place between September and December 2020. A small proportion of the pupils may continue continue to access provision from January to June 2021. Throughout the programme each young person will have the opportunity to select 3 days of input from service providers each week while attending the Pathways Programme. This must consist of five hours of delivery per day between the hours of 9.30am and 4.00pm. . Tenderers will be required to provide documentary evidence to the Council for: All Insurances specified in the ITT; PVG disclosure for all trainers and employees involved in the service delivery. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main Invitation to Tender (ITT) document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . The Framework must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice and the following documents contained within the PCS-T Tendering System; Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the General Conditions of Contract. . Tenderers must respond to a serious of Selection Questions within the PCS-T Qualification Envelope; . Tenderers must download and complete a range of Award Questions and Statements located within the PCS-T Technical Envelope (minimum score criteria applies); . Tenderers must download and complete a Pricing Schedule located within the PCS-T Commercial Envelope.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400943 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | FIRST STEPS FUTURE TRAINING; GTG TRAINING; KER TRAINING; LAGTA GROUP TRAINING; LANARKSHIRE CATERING SCHOOL; LOVE; REELTIME MUSIC; THE ACADEMY OF CLINICAL TRAINING; THE SPRINGBOARD CHARITY; TRAINING INITIATIVES; WINDMILLS CAFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400943
- 1 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393549

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393549
  Pathways Programme Training Providers - This procurement is to establish a Framework with one or more Service Providers who can provide young people aged 15-18 with activity based learning in a range of sectors to provide valuable skills, experiences and, where appropriate, qualifications to help young people towards employment in their chosen industry. . The Framework will be for up to 12 months from date of award.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400943
  Pathways Programme Training Providers - This procurement is to establish a Framework with one or more Service Providers who can provide young people aged 15-18 with activity based learning in a range of sectors to provide valuable skills, experiences and, where appropriate, qualifications to help young people towards employment in their chosen industry. . The Framework will be for up to 12 months from date of award.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629209
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court

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