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title: "Award of CE-175-24-B2 - EVOLVE - Third Sector Paid Work Experience Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784305"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-22"
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# Award of CE-175-24-B2 - EVOLVE - Third Sector Paid Work Experience Programme

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784305

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has awarded the contract for the "EVOLVE - Third Sector Paid Work Experience Programme", classified under the services industry with a focus on work environment services (CPV code: 98342000). The procurement process was conducted through a direct procurement method, awarding the contract to Voluntary Action South Ayrshire without competition. The programme is set to start on 12th September 2024 and end on 12th August 2025, with the contract officially signed on 1st March 2025. The total contract value is £156,000. The project is aimed at providing paid work experience within the third sector in Ayrshire, Scotland.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of employment and training services, particularly those focusing on third sector organisations. Firms that can deliver high-quality work environment services and have experience in managing similar programmes would be well-suited to benefit from such procurement contracts. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their service offerings, enhance their reputation within the public sector, and contribute to community development efforts.

## Notice

EVOLVE - Third Sector Paid Work Experience Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522255 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SABHAL MOR OSTAIG; ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SASA SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE WHEATLEY HOUSING GROUP LIMITED; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; BELL GROUP; BLUE TRIANGLE (GLASGOW) HOUSING ASSOCIATION; E-FISH (UK; EASY HEAT SYSTEMS; EVERWARM; FLY FAST FURTHER FIRST; FORD MOTOR; GETMIE SAFE; HARVEY NASH; HAVEN PRODUCTS; INSIGHT; IRONSIDE FARRAR; M&K SERVICES; NAS SERVICES; ORGANIC FARMERS & GROWERS; PARC CONSTRUCTION; POWERMAC JOINERY; SBM SCOTGRAIN; SCOT J C B; SCOTTISH YOUTH PARLIAMENT; SMARTS; TAYLOR & FRASER; TREES PLUS; VENESKY BROWN; VOLUNTARY ACTION SOUTH AYRSHIRE; WPI ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98342000 - Work environment services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 10:52 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522255

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- http://www.wheatley-group.com

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