--- title: "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Specialist Employability Support" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798851" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798851" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798851.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798851.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-14" --- # Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Specialist Employability Support Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798851 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798851) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798851.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council has initiated an open procurement process under the title "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Specialist Employability Support." The process is aimed at delivering targeted support for individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions as part of the "No-One Left Behind" initiative. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the Education sector, and is located in Orkney Islands, UKM65. The tender, currently in the active stage, was published on 14th May 2025. Interested organisations are invited to submit their proposals electronically by 12th June 2025 at noon, with the contract slated to commence on 23rd June 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of £50,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tailored employability services, particularly those with experience in supporting individuals with substantial barriers to employment. Organisations proficient in implementing solutions like Individual Placement and Support (IPS) or Supported Employment stand to benefit significantly. With the end goal of sustaining employment for participants through focused aftercare and in-work support, this contract is ideal for companies keen on contributing to community welfare while expanding their reach within public sector collaborations. Companies with expertise in long-term and customised mental health support services, and those capable of delivering innovative solutions, will likely excel in this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Orkney Islands Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to support the delivery of No-One Left Behind by providing targeted Specialist Employability Support for individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions. The contract will commence on 23 June 2025 and run until the 31 March 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Orkney Islands Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to support the delivery of No-One Left Behind by providing targeted Specialist Employability Support for individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions. The contract will commence on 23 June 2025 and run until the 31 March 2026. Specialist Employability Support is targeted at people with significant and on-going barriers to employment whose needs are not able to be met by mainstream employability support and who require a longer-term approach with a particular focus on significant aftercare and in-work support to sustain employment. Examples of specialist employment support include but are not limited to Individual Placement and Support (IPS), Supported Employment, David Forbes-Nixon (DFN) Project Search. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530328 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 14 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530328 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530328&idx=1 14th May 2025 - 001 - Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Specialist Employability Support - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530328 Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Specialist Employability Support - Orkney Islands Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to support the delivery of No-One Left Behind by providing targeted Specialist Employability Support for individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions. The contract will commence on 23 June 2025 and run until the 31 March 2026. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798851 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=798851 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000798851. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798851.json.