--- title: "Employability Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000682190" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682190" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682190.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682190.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2022-02-16" --- # Employability Services Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000682190 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682190) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682190.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body, seeking bids for the "Employability Services" contract under the Flexible Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The initiative is aimed at providing varied employability services, aligning with the principles of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, particularly focusing on social services. The submission deadline for tenders is 17 March 2022, and services will be required across the 32 local authorities in Scotland, primarily covering the industry category of social services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employability services, skills development, and training programmes. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering support for unemployed individuals or those further away from the labour market would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Firms are expected to be able to provide innovative solutions aligned with the No One Left Behind strategy, helping to adapt services to be more responsive and person-centred, thereby aiding community growth and employment enhancement. ## Notice This Contract Notice is in relation to the national Flexible Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Employability Services. This DPS reflects the principles set out in Regulation 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the purpose of awarding contracts for social and other specific services, and applies the procedures set out in Regulation 35 (Dynamic Purchasing Systems) with variations. The services to be provided include those relating to the No One Left Behind (NOLB) strategy. NOLB is a programme of transformation which aims to change the employability system in Scotland to make it more adaptable, responsive and person-centred. The scope of services covered under the DPS include, but are not limited to: - Employability Services including provision of pre-employment and work related education; - Skills development; - Training opportunities; and - Other related support for people of all ages who are unemployed, further from the labour market to support them to move towards and into work. There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress in employment. ### Lot Information Engagement, Assessment, Action Planning, Case Management and Progression (including end-to-end Key Worker Support) Service Category 1-Engagement, Assessment, Action Planning, Case Management and Progression (including end-to-end Key Worker Support): Within each Service Category, there are 32 Geographical Service Categories, representing each of the 32 Scottish Councils. Each Candidate must identify the Geographical Service Category/ies within which it is able to provide services relative to the award of contracts under the DPS. For full information please refer to the Information and Instructions Document within the relevant project on PCS-T. Barrier Removal Service Category 2 - Barrier Removal Within each Service Category, there are 32 Geographical Service Categories, representing each of the 32 Scottish Councils. Each Candidate must identify the Geographical Service Category/ies within which it is able to provide services relative to the award of contracts under the DPS. For full information please refer to the Information and Instructions Document within the relevant project on PCS-T. Vocational & Accredited Activity Service Category 3 - Vocational & Accredited Activity Within each Service Category, there are 32 Geographical Service Categories, representing each of the 32 Scottish Councils. Each Candidate must identify the Geographical Service Category/ies within which it is able to provide services relative to the award of contracts under the DPS. For full information please refer to the Information and Instructions Document within the relevant project on PCS-T. Employer Engagement, Advice & Support Service Category 4 - Employer Engagement, Advice & Support Within each Service Category, there are 32 Geographical Service Categories, representing each of the 32 Scottish Councils. Each Candidate must identify the Geographical Service Category/ies within which it is able to provide services relative to the award of contracts under the DPS. For full information please refer to the Information and Instructions Document within the relevant project on PCS-T. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440962 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | SCOTLAND EXCEL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1AR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75110000 - General public services - 75310000 - Benefit services - 79611000 - Job search services - 79634000 - Career guidance services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531100 - Industrial training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80532000 - Management training services - 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services - 80533100 - Computer training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440962 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440962 Employability Services - This Contract Notice is in relation to the national Flexible Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Employability Services. This DPS reflects the principles set out in Regulation 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the purpose of awarding contracts for social and other specific services, and applies the procedures set out in Regulation 35 (Dynamic Purchasing Systems) with variations. The services to be provided include those relating to the No One Left Behind (NOLB) strategy. NOLB is a programme of transformation which aims to change the employability system in Scotland to make it more adaptable, responsive and person-centred. The scope of services covered under the DPS include, but are not limited to: - Employability Services including provision of pre-employment and work related education; - Skills development; - Training opportunities; and - Other related support for people of all ages who are unemployed, further from the labour market to support them to move towards and into work. There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress in employment. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682190 - https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our - https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members/ - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://youtu.be/pquh6bwYW90 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682190. 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