---
title: "Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654625"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000654625.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-02-01"
---

# Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654625

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is initiating a public procurement process titled "Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018," which falls under the services industry category. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract covering eight geographical lots aimed at extending employability services for unemployed and disabled citizens across Scotland. The contract period began on 3rd April 2021 and is active, with a total value of approximately £149.72 million, and was officially signed on 1st November 2017. Key contacts include Bryan Dodds from the Scottish Government, reachable at +44 1312446290.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in employability services, particularly those with experience in supporting disadvantaged individuals in securing employment. Companies that are well-suited to compete include large-scale organisations like PeoplePlus Group Ltd, Remploy Limited, and others already participating in the contract, as well as firms specialising in community support, training services, and workforce development. The focus on community benefits, such as recruiting modern apprenticeships and promoting diverse workforce inclusion, further enhances the tender's appeal to socially responsible businesses seeking to expand their reach in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Lots 1 to 8

extension to Fair Start Scotland services for unemployed and disabled citizens. Enabling disadvantaged individuals to compete for and sustain employment. Delivered across 8 geographical Lots

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439340 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,720,511 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | FALKIRK COUNCIL; PEOPLEPLUS; PEOPLEPLUS GROUP; REMPLOY; START SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439340

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439340
  Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654625

## Provenance

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