--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669489" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669489" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669489.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669489.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-26" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669489 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669489) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669489.json) ## Summary The Highland Council is currently managing a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services, aimed at addressing economic challenges in Highland communities. The tender, valued at £4,000,000, is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 26 November 2021, 12:00 PM. This open procedure invites competitive bids from suppliers of services who can demonstrate innovative solutions. The delivery for this tender will primarily target the geographical area of Inverness (UKM6). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social and community services, especially those with expertise in employability support and tailored economic solutions. Companies that can deliver a robust service delivery methodology and demonstrate price competitiveness will be well-positioned to compete. Given the community benefits included in the requirements, businesses that can showcase social value and align their proposals with local needs may further enhance their chances of success in this procurement process. ## Notice The creation of an Employability Support Services Framework aims to provide the flexibility to create innovative solutions to address the distinct economic challenges within Highland communities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A number of key policy drivers influence the design and delivery of Employability Services across the Highlands. The creation of an Employability Support Services Framework aims to provide the flexibility to create innovative solutions to address the distinct economic challenges within Highland communities. Renewal: 24 months initially, with an option to extend for a further 24 months - please see documentation for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431418 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431418 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=1 28th October 2021 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=2 28th October 2021 - List of Key Staff - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=3 28th October 2021 - Non Disclosure Items (FOI) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=4 28th October 2021 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tendering - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=5 28th October 2021 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=6 28th October 2021 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=7 28th October 2021 - Technical Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=8 28th October 2021 - Business Continuity Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=9 28th October 2021 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=10 28th October 2021 - Single Procurement Document (SPD) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=11 28th October 2021 - Standardised Statements (for SPD) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431418&idx=12 28th October 2021 - Employability Service Offer (part of Technical Questionnaire) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431418 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services - The creation of an Employability Support Services Framework aims to provide the flexibility to create innovative solutions to address the distinct economic challenges within Highland communities. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669489 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=669489 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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