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title: "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-27"
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# External Training and Workforce Skills Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762228

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## Summary

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East Ayrshire Council has re-opened its External Training and Workforce Skills Framework, aiming to procure training providers to meet the needs of East Ayrshire Works and the Workforce and Future Skills team. This framework, officially initiated on 1st April 2024, is split into two lots: External Training and Workforce Skills, both classified under CPV codes for various educational and training services. Located in Kilmarnock, the procurement is conducted using an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, with a framework agreement valid for 45 months starting from 10th July 2024. The initial procurement stage was completed, and the contract for each lot was signed on 10th July 2024, with a total value of £1,800,000 for each.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for training providers, especially SMEs, to secure long-term contracts and expand their client base by aligning with the educational objectives of East Ayrshire Council. Companies specialising in various training services are well-suited to compete in this framework, which remains open to new entrants up to once per annum. With categories spanning from general to specialised training, businesses can benefit from persistent engagement and sustained revenue streams through diversified service offerings.

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## Notice

This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. 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=AUG512929 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 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 | £1,800,000 |

## 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 | 360 SAFETY & TRAINING; AHB TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY; ANDREA KELLY T/A ANDREAS BEAUTY BOX; CLAYMORE TRAINING; ELITE TRAINING & CONSULTANCY; ETERNAL BALANCE; GCVS; GTG TRAINING; LOWLAND TRAINING SERVICES; MAKATON MARVELS AND CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS; MICROCOM TRAINING; RCR SAFETY & TRAINING; SHARE LEARNING; SPORTS ACADEMY OF SCOTLAND; THE ZONE INITIATIVE |

## 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

- 27 Aug 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=AUG512929
- 28 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502004

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502004
  External Training and Workforce Skills Framework - This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. 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=AUG512929
  External Training and Workforce Skills Framework - This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. 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-r6ebe6-0000762228
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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