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title: "South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)"
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# South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000770913

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), has completed a public procurement process to establish a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) aimed at delivering a comprehensive, all-age, person-centred employability programme. This tender falls under the General Public Services industry category and is focused on supporting individuals seeking to gain skills and knowledge for sustainable employment. The procurement was executed under the "Light Touch Regime" as per The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with key dates including the award period starting 2nd August 2024 and contracts signed on 26th November 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure and the process is complete, with services to be delivered in the region of UKM94 (South Ayrshire).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training and employability services, especially those looking to expand within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are well-suited to compete, given the requirement for a range of varied programmes throughout the employability pipeline. The awarded suppliers, such as Action for Children, Ayrshire College, and ENABLE Scotland, among others, highlight the diversity and breadth of successful bidders. Companies involved in training, third-sector organisations, and those with expertise in employability support are ideal candidates for such frameworks, providing them a platform for sustainable business growth through long-term partnership with South Ayrshire Council.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that will deliver an all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment. In doing so, South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) to deliver varied programmes covering the 5 stage employability pipeline. The procurement is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that will deliver an all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment. In doing so, South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) to deliver varied programmes covering the 5 stage employability pipeline. The procurement is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime.

Renewal: 1+1+1+1 until 31st March 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519342 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Yes – further notices for any future generation of this Flexible Framework Agreement are expected to be published circa September 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; AYRSHIRE COLLEGE; BRIDGEND GROUP; ENABLE SCOTLAND; FOSSILFIELD TRAINING CENTRE; GTG TRAINING; HANSEL; HUB INTERNATIONAL; JIM MAIR DRIVER TRAINING; NEXT GENERATION TRAINING; NITHCREE TRAINING; PARKER ENTERPRISE; PEOPLEPLUS; QTS GROUP; SINCLAIR WELLBEING AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS; STREET LEAGUE; THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP; THE SPRINGBOARD CHARITY; TRIAGE CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519342
- 28 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508611

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508611
  South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) - South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that will deliver an all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment. In doing so, South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) to deliver varied programmes covering the 5 stage employability pipeline. The procurement is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519342
  South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) - South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that will deliver an all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment. In doing so, South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) to deliver varied programmes covering the 5 stage employability pipeline. The procurement is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000770913
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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