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title: "EALEP Trusted Partner Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000743697"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-13"
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# EALEP Trusted Partner Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000743697

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the "EALEP Trusted Partner Framework" under the category of services. The council is seeking partners to provide person-centred support for employment opportunities with a focus on reducing child poverty and addressing inequality in the labour market. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract worth £10.5 million was awarded on 31st October 2023, with an active status.

The opportunity presented by this tender is ideal for businesses experienced in delivering services to individuals facing employment barriers. By partnering with East Ayrshire Council, organisations can contribute to social justice and economic prosperity in the region. The deadline for submissions is 26th September 2023, and the procurement focuses on creating inclusive employment opportunities in localities across East Ayrshire.

## Notice

East Ayrshire Council as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (EALEP) is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that delivers an all age, needs based, person centred support to those seeking to move towards, enter, sustain and progress in employment; to reduce levels of child poverty by supporting parents from the priority family groups to increase their income from employment; to reduce inequality in the labour market by supporting those further from the labour market to increase their income from employment; and to maximise the role that employability plays in delivering national and local aims of tackling poverty, promoting inclusion and social justice and creating a fair and prosperous Scotland. Services will be procured from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who face barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, gain and sustain employment. EALEP is seeking partners who can ensure a person centred approach and deliver provision in localities across East Ayrshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (EALEP) is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that delivers an all age, needs based, person centred support to those seeking to move towards, enter, sustain and progress in employment; to reduce levels of child poverty by supporting parents from the priority family groups to increase their income from employment; to reduce inequality in the labour market by supporting those further from the labour market to increase their income from employment; and to maximise the role that employability plays in delivering national and local aims of tackling poverty, promoting inclusion and social justice and creating a fair and prosperous Scotland. Services will be procured from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who face barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, gain and sustain employment. EALEP is seeking partners who can ensure a person centred approach and deliver provision in localities across East Ayrshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492486 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| Lots value | £10,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; AYRSHIRE COLLEGE; CEIS AYRSHIRE; CVO EAST AYRSHIRE; EAST AYRSHIRE CARERS CENTRE; ENABLE SCOTLAND; ENTERPRISING TRANSITION CARE AYRSHIRE; FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT SCOTLAND; FOSSILFIELD TRAINING CENTRE; HUB INTERNATIONAL; IMPACT ARTS; LOWLAND TRAINING SERVICES; MAXIMUS UK SERVICES; NDNA - NATIONAL DAY NURSERIES ASSOCIATION; NEWMILNS SNOW AND SPORTS COMPLEX (NSASC; PARKER ENTERPRISE; QTS GROUP; RIGHT OPTIONS PARTNERS; SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH; STREET LEAGUE; TAKE A BOW KILMARNOCK; THE PRINCE'S TRUST; THE SALVATION ARMY; TRIAGE CENTRAL; VENTURE TRUST; WORKING RITE; YIPWORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 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=NOV492486
- 5 Sep 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=SEP487551

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487551&idx=2
  15th September 2023 - Application Pack
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487551&idx=3
  15th September 2023 - Application Pack
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487551&idx=1
  5th September 2023 - Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487551
  EALEP Trusted Partner Framework - East Ayrshire Council as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (EALEP) is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that delivers an all age, needs based, person centred support to those seeking to move towards, enter, sustain and progress in employment; to reduce levels of child poverty by supporting parents from the priority family groups to increase their income from employment; to reduce inequality in the labour market by supporting those further from the labour market to increase their income from employment; and to maximise the role that employability plays in delivering national and local aims of tackling poverty, promoting inclusion and social justice and creating a fair and prosperous Scotland. Services will be procured from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who face barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, gain and sustain employment. EALEP is seeking partners who can ensure a person centred approach and deliver provision in localities across East Ayrshire.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492486
  EALEP Trusted Partner Framework - East Ayrshire Council as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (EALEP) is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that delivers an all age, needs based, person centred support to those seeking to move towards, enter, sustain and progress in employment; to reduce levels of child poverty by supporting parents from the priority family groups to increase their income from employment; to reduce inequality in the labour market by supporting those further from the labour market to increase their income from employment; and to maximise the role that employability plays in delivering national and local aims of tackling poverty, promoting inclusion and social justice and creating a fair and prosperous Scotland. Services will be procured from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who face barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, gain and sustain employment. EALEP is seeking partners who can ensure a person centred approach and deliver provision in localities across East Ayrshire.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743697
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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