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title: "CE-82-21 - Provision of a Work Experience and Employer Engagement Service to South Ayrshire Council"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CE-82-21 - Provision of a Work Experience and Employer Engagement Service to South Ayrshire Council

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660403

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council is seeking a provider for the "Provision of a Work Experience and Employer Engagement Service" aimed at enhancing the work experience opportunities across South Ayrshire’s secondary schools, including Southcraig Campus and Invergarven School. This tender, identified as CE-82-21, was awarded on 4th October 2021 after being opened using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £250,000. The procurement process is complete and involved a delivery area within the UKM94 region. The main procurement category is services, and the related tender period concluded on 16th August 2021.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in educational services, workforce development, or engagement solutions, particularly those who can provide flexible work experiences and engage with local employers. Given the emphasis on community benefits in this procurement, companies that demonstrate a commitment to social value, targeted recruitment, training opportunities, or collaboration with SMEs and social enterprises will find themselves strategically positioned to compete effectively. The South Ayrshire Council's focus on community engagement further underscores the potential for businesses to align their services with local educational and social objectives, fostering long-term partnerships that can drive growth.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a Work Experience and Employer Engagement Service which aims: - to provide a flexible work experience placement service to all South Ayrshire Secondary Schools including Southcraig Campus and Invergarven School - to provide an employer engagement service to all South Ayrshire schools

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a Work Experience and Employer Engagement Service which aims: - to provide a flexible work experience placement service to all South Ayrshire Secondary Schools including Southcraig Campus and Invergarven School - to provide an employer engagement service to all South Ayrshire schools

Renewal: 2 years +1+1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430652 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AYRSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430652
- 12 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421041

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421041
  CE-82-21 - Provision of a Work Experience and Employer Engagement Service to South Ayrshire Council - South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a Work Experience and Employer Engagement Service which aims: - to provide a flexible work experience placement service to all South Ayrshire Secondary Schools including Southcraig Campus and Invergarven School - to provide an employer engagement service to all South Ayrshire schools
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430652
  CE-82-21 - Provision of a Work Experience and Employer Engagement Service to South Ayrshire Council - South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a Work Experience and Employer Engagement Service which aims: - to provide a flexible work experience placement service to all South Ayrshire Secondary Schools including Southcraig Campus and Invergarven School - to provide an employer engagement service to all South Ayrshire schools

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660403
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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