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title: "Framework Agreement for Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework 2022-2026"
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# Framework Agreement for Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework 2022-2026

Buyer: CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000680833

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## Summary

The Capital City Partnership has issued a tender titled "Framework Agreement for Network of Employability Support and Training – Vocational Training Framework 2022-2026". This initiative aims to establish a new vocational training framework to support employability across various sectors, primarily within Edinburgh and the surrounding regions, including Fife, Scottish Borders, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian. The procurement method used for this framework is selective, specifically through a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 24th February 2022. Relevant local authorities and universities are involved in this collaborative effort to enhance training opportunities, particularly focusing on sectors such as health, childcare, manufacturing, construction, design, and financial services.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training programs, particularly those targeting sectors identified in the tender, such as hospitality, health and social care, and business services. Companies with experience in delivering training and upskilling initiatives, particularly within social enterprises or educational institutions, would be well-suited to compete for awards under this framework. With an emphasis on partnership and collaboration, winning providers can expect to contribute positively to workforce development while potentially expanding their market share in public sector contracts.

## Notice

CCP aims to establish a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the ESES CRD (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. It is anticipated that other public bodies may also look to make use of the Framework once established. 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 work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership.

### Lot Information

Hospitality including Food Prep

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 1-week overview of the main pillars within the hospitality sector. The training under Lot 1 will allow for participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on their future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. Training under Lot 1 will predominantly focus on preparing participants for entry into the following roles (which is a non-exhaustive list): waiter/waitress, kitchen porter, kitchen food-prep assistant, chef assistant, front of the house assistant, customer service assistant, porter.

Renewal: Following the initial 3-year period of the Framework Agreement, and at the sole discretion of CCP, the Framework Agreement may be extended by a further period of 1 year.

Health and Social Care

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the Health & Social Care sector. The training under Lot 2 will allow for participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on their future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 2 will focus on the Health & Social Care sector and roles such as (but not limited to) Support Worker and Care Assistant.

Renewal: Following the initial 3-year period of the Framework Agreement, and at the sole discretion of CCP, the Framework Agreement may be extended by a further period of 1 year.

Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)

Childcare vocational training under Lot 3 will support those interested in a career change, and also new entrants to the sector, with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the Early Learning and Childcare Sector. The training under Lot 3 will allow participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 3 will focus primarily on preparing participants to apply for these two roles: Early Learning and Childcare Support Worker, and Early Learning and Childcare Practitioner.

Renewal: Following the initial 3-year period of the Framework Agreement, and at the sole discretion of CCP, the Framework Agreement may be extended by a further period of 1 year.

Manufacturing, Transport and Distribution

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the manufacturing, transport and distribution industries. The training under Lot 4 will allow participants insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 4 will focus primarily on supporting participants obtaining the following roles: track/delivery van Driver, Bus Driver, Warehouse Operative, Assembly Operator, Machine Operator/Process Worker.

Renewal: Following the initial 3-year period of the Framework Agreement, and at the sole discretion of CCP, the Framework Agreement may be extended by a further period of 1 year.

Construction

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the construction industry. The training under Lot 5 will allow participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 5 will focus primarily on supporting participants in obtaining the following roles: Labourer, Groundworker, Plant Operator, Road Maintenance Worker, and Construction Apprentice.

Renewal: Following the initial 3-year period of the Framework Agreement, and at the sole discretion of CCP, the Framework Agreement may be extended by a further period of 1 year.

Design and Creative Industries

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 1-week overview of the main pillars within the design and creative industries. The training under Lot 6 will allow for participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 6 will focus primarily on supporting participants in obtaining the following roles: Service Desk Technician/Operator/Desktop Support, Data Entry Clerk, and Digital Content Assistant.

Renewal: Following the initial 3-year period of the Framework Agreement, and at the sole discretion of CCP, the Framework Agreement may be extended by a further period of 1 year.

Business and Financial Services

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 1-week overview of the main pillars within the business and financial services industries. The training under Lot 7 will allow participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 7 will focus on supporting participants in obtaining the following roles: Administrator/Office Assistant, Call Centre Operator, Complaints Handler, Data Entry Clerk.

Renewal: Following the initial 3-year period of the Framework Agreement, and at the sole discretion of CCP, the Framework Agreement may be extended by a further period of 1 year.

Retail

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 1-week overview of the main pillars within the retail industry. The training under Lot 8 will allow participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 8 will focus on supporting participants in obtaining the following roles: Shop Assistant, Stock Controller, and Customer Assistant.

Renewal: Following the initial 3-year period of the Framework Agreement, and at the sole discretion of CCP, the Framework Agreement may be extended by a further period of 1 year.

Miscellaneous

Lot 9 will enable CCP (or any Buyer) to call off training providers to deliver training answering to general requirements which CCP (or any Buyer) may have from time to time/ad hoc. Accordingly, CCP require that providers bidding for Lot 9 are flexible and reactive to CCP and any Buyer developing needs (whether the service providers supply the training themselves or whether they use a subcontractor). As with all other Lots, CCP will appoint up to 3 training providers for Lot 9, which training providers demonstrate the broadest range of training programmes (and the most significant experience). The envisioned intention of the miscellaneous lot is not to capture every possible eventuality (as this is simply not practicable in the circumstances), but to cover situations whereby a requirement arises that doesn't quite sit in any of the other lots, and whereby a service provider may be able to provide the requirement.

Renewal: Following the initial 3-year period of the Framework Agreement, and at the sole discretion of CCP, the Framework Agreement may be extended by a further period of 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448386 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP |
| Additional buyers | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDINBURGH COLLEGE; 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 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE; CODECLAN; CYRENIANS; DIRECT PARTNERS; EDINBURGH COLLEGE; FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE; GTG TRAINING; GTS SOLUTIONS; PEOPLEPLUS GROUP; RAEBURN TRAINING; TRAINING FOR CARE; TRIAGE CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448386
- 25 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438644

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438644&idx=1
  25th January 2022 - SPD - Vocational Training Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438644
  Framework Agreement for Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework 2022-2026 - CCP aims to establish a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the ESES CRD (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. It is anticipated that other public bodies may also look to make use of the Framework once established. 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 work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448386
  Framework Agreement for Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework 2022-2026 - CCP aims to establish a new Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) Vocational Training Framework programme ("the Framework") on behalf of the six local authorities under the ESES CRD (Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Border, West Lothian, Mid Lothian, and East Lothian) and the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. It is anticipated that other public bodies may also look to make use of the Framework once established. 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 work alongside organisations and we see the future relationship with successful framework providers as a partnership.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.capitalcitypartnership.co.uk
- http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680833

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