--- title: "Improvement Service Associates Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632825" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632825" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000632825.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000632825.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "IMPROVEMENT SERVICE" published: "2020-10-27" --- # Improvement Service Associates Framework Buyer: IMPROVEMENT SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632825 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632825) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000632825.json) ## Summary The Improvement Service is planning a tender for the "Improvement Service Associates Framework" aimed at providing expert support and resources to the Scottish Local Government Family. This framework is categorised under services and is located in the UK, specifically centered around Livingston. Key dates include an upcoming notice on 1 December 2020. The procurement process is being initiated collaboratively, and interested parties are encouraged to engage in free information sessions scheduled for 19 and 23 November 2020, aimed at fostering understanding of the expected skills and project initiatives. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in public service support and capacity-building within local government contexts. Organisations and individuals with relevant skills looking to collaborate with the Improvement Service will find this framework an appealing prospect for growth. The framework seeks a diverse range of contributors, making it suitable for consultancy firms, service providers, and specialists who are adept in supporting governmental organisations, particularly those familiar with the Scottish local government landscape. ## Notice The purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the Improvement Service, councils and other organisations within the Scottish Local Government Family where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS, councils and other organisations within the Scottish Local Government Family where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. We're looking for a diverse range of individuals / organisations with the relevant skills, knowledge and expertise from across Scotland. If you're interested in taking part, come along to one of our free information sessions. The key purpose of the events is to publicise this opportunity, to help attract the best Associates and to inform potential Associates about our key priorities including the types of projects and initiatives we are involved in and the programmes we support. It will also provide potential Associates with the chance to gain insight into the types of skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for. Date 1 - Thursday 19 November 10am - 11am Registration link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3581131772053908240 Date 2 - Monday 23 November 2pm - 3 pm Registration link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5625331695787158544 Please note, that the two events have the same agenda, so there is no need to attend both!. If you experience difficulties with the registration, please contact andrea.balogh@improvementservice.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398191 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | IMPROVEMENT SERVICE | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6AX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75110000 - General public services ## Release History - 27 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398191 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398191 Improvement Service Associates Framework - The purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the Improvement Service, councils and other organisations within the Scottish Local Government Family where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.improvementservice.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632825 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3581131772053908240 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5625331695787158544 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=632825 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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