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title: "Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674204"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2021-11-22"
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# Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework

Buyer: CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674204

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## Summary

The Capital City Partnership is currently undertaking a tender process for the "Network of Employability Support and Training – Vocational Training Framework," aimed at enhancing employability and vocational training services across six local authorities in Edinburgh and South-East Scotland. The procurement is in the planning stage, with the anticipated future notice date set for 15 January 2022. This initiative involves a total contract value of £3 million and focuses on various service categories, including health and social care, digital and creative sectors, and hospitality. The main objectives include upskilling individuals seeking employment and those in jobs but facing economic uncertainties.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the training, education, and employment sectors, particularly those specialising in vocational training and employability services. Companies that can deliver innovative training solutions or support frameworks that enhance skills for diverse populations will be well-suited to compete. The collaboration between CCP and successful framework providers is intended to build partnerships rather than traditional funder-recipient relationships, creating a potential for ongoing business engagement and growth in the sector.

## Notice

The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

### Lot Information

Health and Social Care

The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

Early Learning and Childcare

The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

Digital and Creative

The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

Retail

The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

Miscellaneous

The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

Hospitality

The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

Manufacturing/Transport and Distribution

The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

Construction

The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

Business and Financial Services

The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433635 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP |
| Additional buyers | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; FIFE COUNCIL; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 8NR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433635

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433635
  Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework - The Capital City Partnership ("CCP") is currently working on a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. The new Framework will provide employability and vocational training to complement current employability and skills support provisions. It will offer upskilling and progression opportunities for both those seeking employment and those in employment but facing uncertainty in their work or in-work poverty. Through the agreement established by the Framework (the "Framework Agreement"), CCP aims to provide funding to and work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership rather than that of a traditional funder/grant recipient.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.capitalcitypartnership.co.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674204
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=674204

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