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title: "Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework 2026-2030"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813052"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework 2026-2030

Buyer: CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813052

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## Summary

The "Network of Employability Support and Training – Vocational Training Framework 2026-2030" contract has been awarded under the direction of Capital City Partnership headquartered in Edinburgh. This project encompasses the region of UKM and pertains to the services category, specifically focusing on training services within various sectors such as hospitality, construction, and health and social care among others. The procurement, executed through an open procedure, has reached the awarding stage with contracts signed on 10 April 2026. This long-term framework was valued at GBP 15 million with the aim to provide comprehensive vocational training until 2030. The tender process began on 14 October 2025 with submissions due by 20 November 2025, indicating an efficient transition from planning to contract award within the stipulated timelines.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities by engaging a diverse range of training service providers to deliver sector-specific skills development. Businesses operating in areas such as education, health and social care, and the creative industries, particularly those classified as SMEs, will find this initiative beneficial due to its comprehensive scope and demand for bespoke training solutions. The framework agreement, which accommodates multiple lots, enables organisations to customise training programmes alongside employers, making it well-suited for proactive companies seeking to enhance workforce capabilities in high-demand sectors. Accordingly, it provides a robust platform for businesses aiming to extend their service offerings while significantly contributing to skill advancement in the regional economy.

## Notice

Training services

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Hospitality including Food Prep

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the hospitality sector including CV preparation and updates and interview prep. The training under Lot 1 will allow for participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on their future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. Training under Lot 1 will predominantly focus on preparing participants for entry into the following roles (which is a non-exhaustive list): waiter/waitress, kitchen porter, kitchen food-prep assistant, chef assistant, front of the house assistant, customer service assistant, porter.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 2: Health and Social Care

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the Health & Social Care sector including CV preparation and updates and interview prep. The training under Lot 2 will allow for participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on their future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 2 will focus on the Health & Social Care sector and roles such as (but not limited to) Support Worker and Care Assistant.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 3: Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)

Childcare vocational training under Lot 3 will support those interested in a career change, and also new entrants to the sector, with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the Early Learning and Childcare Sector including CV preparation and updates and interview prep. The training under Lot 3 will allow participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 3 will focus primarily on preparing participants to apply for these two roles: Early Learning and Childcare Support Worker, and Early Learning and Childcare Practitioner.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 4: Manufacturing, Transport and Distribution

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the manufacturing, transport and distribution industries including CV preparation and updates and interview prep. The training under Lot 4 will allow participants insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 4 will focus primarily on supporting participants obtaining the following roles: track/delivery van Driver, Bus Driver, Warehouse Operative, Assembly Operator, Machine Operator/Process Worker.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 5: Construction

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the construction industry including CV preparation and updates, interview prep and training in relation to the CSCS Green Labourer exam. The training under Lot 5 will allow participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 5 will focus primarily on supporting participants in obtaining the following roles: Labourer, Groundworker, Plant Operator, Road Maintenance Worker, and Construction Apprentice.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 6: Design and Creative Industries

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the design and creative industries including CV preparation and updates and interview prep. The training under Lot 6 will allow for participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 6 will focus primarily on supporting participants in obtaining the following roles: Service Desk Technician/Operator/Desktop Support, Data Entry Clerk, and Digital Content Assistant.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 7: Business and Financial Services

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the business and financial services industries including employability advice, CV preparation and updates and interview prep. The training under Lot 7 will allow participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 7 will focus on supporting participants in obtaining the following roles: Administrator/Office Assistant, Call Centre Operator, Complaints Handler, Data Entry Clerk.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 8: Retail

This vocational training will support career changers and new entrants to the sector with an immersive 2-week overview of the main pillars within the retail industry including employability advice, CV preparation and updates and interview prep. The training under Lot 8 will allow participants to gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the sector and equip them with the knowledge and certificates that will positively impact on any future application process, interview performance and sustainable job outcomes going forward. The training under Lot 8 will focus on supporting participants in obtaining the following roles: Shop Assistant, Stock Controller, and Customer Assistant.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 9: Miscellaneous

Lot 9 will enable CCP (or any Buyer) to call off training providers to deliver training answering to general requirements which CCP (or any Buyer) may have from time to time/ad hoc. Accordingly, CCP require that providers bidding for Lot 9 are flexible and reactive to CCP and any Buyer developing needs (whether the service providers supply the training themselves or whether they use a subcontractor). As with all other Lots, CCP will appoint up to 3 training providers for Lot 9, which training providers demonstrate the broadest range of training programmes (and the most significant experience). The envisioned intention of the miscellaneous lot is not to capture every possible eventuality (as this is simply not practicable in the circumstances), but to cover situations whereby a requirement arises that doesn't quite sit in any of the other lots, and whereby a service provider may be able to provide the requirement.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 10: Construction - including Net Zero, Retrofit & Capital Projects

This vocational training will support individuals to gain (above entry level) sector specific skills and progress into higher-skilled roles within their current workplace or with a new employer. A widening gap exists between the skills of the current workforce and the new skills required for modern construction practices which includes advanced technologies, such as 3D printing, Prefabrication, Modular Construction and Building Information Modelling (BIM). The sector is strongly influenced by other challenges, such as to demonstrate that methods and practice promote sustainable construction using environmentally friendly practices, including energy efficiency designs. The upskilling training offer (lasting up to 16 weeks) will be co-designed with employers to offer bespoke training solutions to meet the skill requirements in this high-demand sector. The training will be delivered flexibly (in person and online) and at times that suit the employer and participants.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 11: Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Data Skills & Technology

This vocational training will support individuals to gain (above entry level) sector specific skills and progress into higher-skilled roles within their current workplace or with a new employer. Digitalisation and automation are creating a widening gap between the skills of the current workforce and the digital capability required for growing end emerging industries. The higher skills training will provide customised programmes to address the digital skills gaps prevalent across these industries. The upskilling training offer for this sector (lasting up to 16 weeks) will be co-designed with employers to offer bespoke training solutions in this high demand sector. The training will be delivered flexibly (in person and online) and at times that suit the employer and participants.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 12: Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Robotics

This vocational training will support individuals to gain (above entry level) sector specific skills and progress into higher-skilled roles within their current workplace or with a new employer. The fast-paced evolution of technologies like AI and robotics require employers within these sectors to constantly adapt and invest in the upskilling of their workforce in advanced technologies. As employers constantly adapt to understanding the impact of these new technologies, the higher level training will provide customised programmes to address the skills gaps prevalent across these industries. The upskilling training offer for this sector (lasting up to 16 weeks) will be co-designed with employers to offer bespoke training solutions in this high demand sector. The training will be delivered flexibly (in person and online) and at times that suit the employer and participants.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 13: Tourism, Hospitality and Culture

This vocational training will support individuals to gain (above entry level) sector specific skills and progress into higher-skilled roles within their current workplace or with a new employer. Tourism, Hospitality and Culture are dynamic and growing sectors offering diverse employment opportunities requiring a strong customer-focused skillset. The higher skills training will provide customised programmes to upskill employees to enable the sectors to remain competitive and adapt to evolving industry demands, including digitalization and shifts in customer expectations and services. The upskilling training offer for this sector (lasting up to 16 weeks) will be co-designed with employers to offer bespoke training solutions in this high demand sector. The training will be delivered flexibly (in person and online) and at times that suit the employer and participants.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 14: Advanced Health and Social Care

This vocational training will support individuals to gain (above entry level) sector specific skills and progress into higher-skilled roles within their current workplace or with a new employer. In today's evolving health and social care market, workforce challenges are placing significant pressure on employers. To navigate these challenges the sector requires a workforce equipped with a range of higher-level skills including Technological Proficiency and strong Management and Leadership capabilities. The upskilling training offer for this sector (lasting up to 16 weeks) will be co-designed with employers to offer bespoke training solutions in this high demand sector. The training will be delivered flexibly (in person and online) and at times that suit the employer and participants.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 15: Land & Rural Skills

This vocational training will support individuals to gain (above entry level) sector specific skills and progress into higher-skilled roles within their current workplace or with a new employer. The land and rural skills sector faces significant challenges, including labour shortages, difficulty accessing training and attracting and retaining workers. The job market in this sector is diverse and includes agriculture, aquaculture, environmental conservation equine, game and wildlife, horticulture, land-based engineering, rural skills, trees and timber. The upskilling training offer for this sector (lasting up to 16 weeks) will be co-designed with employers to offer bespoke training solutions in this high demand sector. The training will be delivered flexibly (in person and online) and at times that suit the employer and participants.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 16: Advanced Miscellaneous

Lot 16 will enable CCP (or any Buyer) to call off training providers to deliver training answering to general requirements which CCP (or any Buyer) may have from time to time/ad hoc. Accordingly, CCP require that providers bidding for Lot 16 are flexible and reactive to CCP and any Buyer developing needs (whether the service providers supply the training themselves or whether they use a subcontractor). As with all other Lots, CCP will appoint up to 3 training providers for Lot 16, which training providers demonstrate the broadest range of training programmes (and the most significant experience). The envisioned intention of the miscellaneous lot is not to capture every possible eventuality (as this is simply not practicable in the circumstances), but to cover situations whereby a requirement arises that doesn't quite sit in any of the other lots, and whereby a service provider may be able to provide the requirement.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553604 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,214,285 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAPITAL CITY PARTNERSHIP |
| Additional buyers | BORDERS COLLEGE; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; FIFE COUNCIL; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Galashiels and District |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | BORDERS COLLEGE; CERT; CHALLENGES CATALYST; DIRECT PARTNERS; DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COLLEGE; EDINBURGH COLLEGE; ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY; FIFE COLLEGE; HUB INTERNATIONAL; INTO WORK; MCSENCE COMMUNICATION; NEXT GENERATION TRAINING; PEOPLEPLUS GROUP; PITMAN TRAINING SCOTLAND; RAEBURN TRAINING; STAFF POWER TRAINING; THE ENERGY TRAINING ACADEMY; THE LARDER WEST LOTHIAN; TRIAGE CENTRAL; WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE - MAIN CONTACT FOR QQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553604
- 14 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541440

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=11
  17th November 2025 - Notice regarding upload of appendices.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=10
  17th November 2025 - Appendix E from ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=9
  17th November 2025 - Appendix C from ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=8
  17th November 2025 - Appendix B from ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=7
  30th October 2025 - This is information on a mandatory session we require to be delivered for lots 1-9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=6
  24th October 2025 - Questions and answers from CCP information session
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=5
  24th October 2025 - CCP Training Provider Event 23 October 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=4
  16th October 2025 - ITT Appendix D Framework Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=1
  14th October 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=2
  14th October 2025 - Information Session Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541440&idx=3
  14th October 2025 - The Framework Candidate Journey
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541440
  Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework 2026-2030 - Training services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553604
  Network of Employability Support and Training - Vocational Training Framework 2026-2030 - Training services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.capitalcitypartnership.co.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.napier.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813052
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

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