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title: "DG LEP Employability Programmes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745825"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-11-15"
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# DG LEP Employability Programmes

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745825

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the procurement process for the "DG LEP Employability Programmes" within the services category. The initiative aims to provide employability services to individuals of all ages in Dumfries and Galloway. The tender was awarded to CEIS Ayrshire for two lots offering training programmes for 16-24-year-olds and over 25-year-olds. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was recently signed on 14th November 2023.

This tender by the Dumfries and Galloway Council presents business growth opportunities for support organisations and training providers interested in delivering employability services. Businesses that excel in providing training services to unemployed individuals, low-skilled workers, and those with low-income roles would be well-suited to compete. The initiative focuses on supporting participants to progress into learning, volunteering, training, education, or work, indicating a robust potential for long-term business collaborations and social impact.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability & Skills Partnership (DGLEP) are looking to work with support organisations and training providers who can deliver a range of employability services to people of all ages. The partnership is funded to provide and commission support for individuals who are unemployed, low skilled or who have a low-income role to support them to move towards and into learning, volunteering, training, education and/or work. There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress within employment.

### Lot Information

Four employability training programmes for those aged over 25 years of age

Lot 2 - Four employability training programmes for those aged over 25 years of age. A programme must be made available and accessible for eligible clients in the north, east, west and south of the region. Requirements Submissions will detail how the delivery agent will respond to; Creating a plan for engaging with relevant partners to build a referral pipeline of eligible clients. An outline of course content including any accredited elements. This should also include an overview of the hours per week and the number of weeks the course will be delivered over. An overview who will be delivering the training and their qualifications and experience to allow them to provide training. Evidence that they can provide courses across the region, including outlining venues where the courses will be provided. Demonstrate how their approach and service will ensure that clients are supported to progress into, and sustain a positive destination such as work, training, education or volunteering. Outline the support that will be available to participants who complete the course.

Renewal: The Council will have an option, based on performance and budget, to extend for another year 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025.

Four employability training programmes for 16 -24-year-olds

The Commission This commission is available as two lots. Lot 1 - Four employability training programmes for 16 -24-year-olds. A programme must be made available and accessible for eligible clients in the North, East, West and South of the region. Requirements Submissions will detail how the delivery agent will respond to; Creating a plan for engaging with relevant partners to build a referral pipeline of eligible clients. An outline of course content including any accredited elements. This should also include an overview of the hours per week and the number of weeks the course will be delivered over. An overview who will be delivering the training and their qualifications and experience to allow them to provide training. Evidence that they can provide courses across the region, including outlining venues where the courses will be provided. Demonstrate how their approach and service will ensure that clients are supported to progress into, and sustain a positive destination such as work, training, education or volunteering. Outline the support that will be available to participants who complete the course.

Renewal: Council will have an option, based on performance and budget, to extend for another year 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492706 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,000 |
| Lots value | £124,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,638 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 3PQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEIS AYRSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79611000 - Job search services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492706
- 26 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489134

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=11
  16th October 2023 - DG LEP Employability Programmes ITT - Insurance Update
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=9
  26th September 2023 - NON-INVOLVEMENT IN SERIOUS CRIME
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=10
  26th September 2023 - NON-INVOLVEMENT IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=3
  26th September 2023 - QUALITY QUESTIONNAIRE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=4
  26th September 2023 - PRICING SCHEDULE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=5
  26th September 2023 - TENDER DECLARATION
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=6
  26th September 2023 - SERVICES GENERAL CONDITION OF CONTRACT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=7
  26th September 2023 - PARENT COMPANY GUARANTEE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=8
  26th September 2023 - NO COLLUSION CERT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=1
  26th September 2023 - ITT-EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489134&idx=2
  26th September 2023 - SPECIFICATION
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489134
  DG LEP Employability Programmes - Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability & Skills Partnership (DGLEP) are looking to work with support organisations and training providers who can deliver a range of employability services to people of all ages. The partnership is funded to provide and commission support for individuals who are unemployed, low skilled or who have a low-income role to support them to move towards and into learning, volunteering, training, education and/or work. There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress within employment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492706
  DG LEP Employability Programmes - Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability & Skills Partnership (DGLEP) are looking to work with support organisations and training providers who can deliver a range of employability services to people of all ages. The partnership is funded to provide and commission support for individuals who are unemployed, low skilled or who have a low-income role to support them to move towards and into learning, volunteering, training, education and/or work. There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress within employment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745825
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

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