--- title: "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000752367" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752367" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000752367.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000752367.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-26" --- # External Training and Workforce Skills Framework Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000752367 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752367) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000752367.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework" tender, led by East Ayrshire Council, is currently at the active stage. The tender aims to establish a framework for training providers, focusing on services in the public sector. The tender is location-specific to the UKM93 region. The deadline for submissions is set for January 17, 2024. Businesses looking to provide training services in the specified region would find this opportunity attractive. This tender by East Ayrshire Council presents growth opportunities for businesses providing training services within the public sector. With a specific focus on workforce development and future skills, businesses of SME scale, particularly in training and educational services, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing accessibility to a diverse range of suppliers to contribute to the framework. ## Notice The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service. ### Lot Information External Training The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This framework will be an open framework under the parameters of Light Touch Regime and will be open to new entrants up to once per annum. Workforce Skills The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This will be an open framework under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and be open to new entrants once per annum. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501726 | | 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 | 26 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,500,000 | ## 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 | 15 | | Supplier names | 3T TRAINING SERVICES; ALLURE AYR TRAINING ACADEMY; AYRSHIRE COLLEGE; CEIS AYRSHIRE; CENIT GROUP; ETOPIA SOLUTIONS; FDE TRAINING; HOLESIDE TRAINING; HSC FUTURES; HW FORESTRY SERVICES; JIM MAIR DRIVER TRAINING; QTS GROUP; SYNERGY TRAINING SERVICES; THE DIGITAL COLLEGE; THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80520000 - Training facilities - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services - 80533100 - Computer training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services - 80562000 - First-aid training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501726 - 6 Dec 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=DEC494313 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494313 External Training and Workforce Skills Framework - The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501726 External Training and Workforce Skills Framework - The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752367 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000752367. 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