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title: "Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000732833"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
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# Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000732833

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council has awarded a contract for Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach. The buying organisation, Falkirk Council, initiated this tender, aiming to support individuals towards employment. The contract involves three lots: "Engagement and Barrier Removal," "Vocational Training and Work Related Skills," and "In Work Support and Work Based Qualifications." The total contract value is 4,000,000 GBP, with active status since August 14, 2023. The suppliers who won the contract cover a range of services tailored to help individuals facing barriers to employment.

This tender creates opportunities for organisations experienced in delivering services to disadvantaged individuals aimed at supporting their journey to employment. Businesses suited to compete are those that can provide a person-centred approach with specialist support services. The procurement method was an open procedure, with suppliers offering diverse interventions, ranging from motivation to vocational training. Locations for service delivery are primarily in the Falkirk region (UKM76), catering to individuals requiring additional support to enter, sustain, and progress in employment.

## Notice

Falkirk Council has adopted the national five stage employability pipeline for the organisation, commissioning, management and delivery of employability services to support and assist individuals in their journey towards and into employment. Services will be tailored to ensure a person centred approach with a coherent range of specialist support that responds flexibly and effectively to meet the needs of individuals and their employers. Falkirk Council will be seeking to procure services from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who are disadvantaged and excluded from participating in the labour market, who face a range of barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, sustain and progress in employment. Falkirk Council will be seeking a range of services which support a person centred, needs based approach which treats individuals with dignity and respect at all times. (ctd in Additional Information)

### Lot Information

Engagement and Barrier Removal

The framework recognises the need to better support disadvantaged groups to move towards and into employment. This has to start with greater focus on early engagement, assessment of support needs and effective action planning to more effectively tackle barriers that are preventing individuals from participating in the labour market. Working in partnership we are seeking a range of diverse interventions to effectively engage with those furthest from the labour market, supporting individuals with multiple and often complex support needs. Services being procured will include motivation, confidence, personal development, one to one support, mentoring, group work, core skills, health, wellbeing and financial support interventions. It is envisaged that some structured, accredited and project based activities will also be required. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stage 1 and 2 of the Employability Pipeline.

Vocational Training and Work Related Skills

The focus of this Lot will be to improve the core, functional and vocational skills of individuals seeking to enter employment. The activities within this lot will enable a structured approach to work experience enabling individuals to gain employability competencies and where relevant occupationally focused certification. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stage 3 and 4 of the Employability Pipeline and will enable a tailored pathway to local labour market opportunities. It is anticipated that the provision in this Lot will enable supported and sheltered work experience and where possible industry recognised certification, pre apprenticeship programmes and a structured transitional pathway to sustainable employment. Job Search skills and agreed elements of employer engagement, job brokerage may also be relevant within this Lot.

In Work Support and Work Based Qualifications

This Lot reflects the increased need for in-work support to help enable previously unemployed people to sustain and progress in employment once the initial transition has been made. It is also important to recognise that many individuals will enter this activity at Stage 5 of the Employability Pipeline having progressed from previous activities delivered at Lots 1 and 2 of the framework. This lot includes the delivery of Vocational Qualifications, Modern Apprenticeships and other industry recognised training. The provision of employer support, job carving, job coaching, health and safety, risk assessments, after care and other related assistance may also form part of the in work support package to ensure the sustainability of progressions into employment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486335 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | £3,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 7YZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 41 |
| Supplier names | ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST; ACCESS TO INDUSTRY; BARNARDO'S; CENTRAL TRAINING SERVICES; CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE; COORIE CREATIVE MAKERS; CYRENIANS; ENABLE SCOTLAND; ENERGY TECHNICAL ACADEMY; FALKIRK FOOTBALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE; GO! YOUTH TRUST; GP STRATEGIES; GROW TRAINING GROUP; GTG TRAINING; HSC FUTURES; IMPACT ARTS; INTO WORK; LEAD SCOTLAND; NC RESOURCES; NEW FUTURE EMPLOYABILITY & TRAINING CENTRE (THE SALVATION ARMY; NITHCREE TRAINING; ONE PARENT FAMILIES SCOTLAND; PARKER ENTERPRISE; PLAYBACK ICE; POSITIVE QUALITIES; RAEBURN TRAINING; RIGHT OPTIONS PARTNERS; RIGHT TRACK SCOTLAND; ROUTES TO WORK; SALUS RETURN TO WORK SERVICES; SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH; STIRLING COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE; STREET LEAGUE; SYNERGY TRAINING SERVICES; TEMPUS TRAINING; THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS SCOTLAND; THE LARDER WEST LOTHIAN; TIGERS; TRIAGE CENTRAL; WEA SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486335
- 26 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479478

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479478&idx=2
  1st June 2023 - Schedule 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479478&idx=5
  1st June 2023 - Schedule 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479478&idx=3
  26th May 2023 - Schedule 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479478&idx=4
  26th May 2023 - Schedule 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479478&idx=1
  26th May 2023 - Schedule 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479478
  Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach - Falkirk Council has adopted the national five stage employability pipeline for the organisation, commissioning, management and delivery of employability services to support and assist individuals in their journey towards and into employment. Services will be tailored to ensure a person centred approach with a coherent range of specialist support that responds flexibly and effectively to meet the needs of individuals and their employers. Falkirk Council will be seeking to procure services from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who are disadvantaged and excluded from participating in the labour market, who face a range of barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, sustain and progress in employment. Falkirk Council will be seeking a range of services which support a person centred, needs based approach which treats individuals with dignity and respect at all times. (ctd in Additional Information)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486335
  Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach - Falkirk Council has adopted the national five stage employability pipeline for the organisation, commissioning, management and delivery of employability services to support and assist individuals in their journey towards and into employment. Services will be tailored to ensure a person centred approach with a coherent range of specialist support that responds flexibly and effectively to meet the needs of individuals and their employers. Falkirk Council will be seeking to procure services from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who are disadvantaged and excluded from participating in the labour market, who face a range of barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, sustain and progress in employment. Falkirk Council will be seeking a range of services which support a person centred, needs based approach which treats individuals with dignity and respect at all times. (ctd in Additional Information)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732833
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made

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