--- title: "Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827239" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827239" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827239.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827239.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-19" --- # Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827239 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827239) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827239.json) ## Summary Inverclyde Council has completed the procurement process for the "Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support" project within the services sector. This initiative is based in Greenock, region UKM83, Scotland, and follows an open procedure method. The contract was awarded to ICDT/the Trust, a small to medium enterprise, with a total value of GBP 368,331. The procurement process covered all stages of the national 5-stage employability model to enhance employment outcomes for Inverclyde residents, particularly unemployed or low-income parents. The procurement stages spanned from the tender announcement on 1st April 2026, with submissions closing on 1st May 2026, followed by the contract being signed on 1st June 2026. The contract's active term will commence on 1st July 2026, with the possibility of extension until 31st March 2028. The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employability and in-work support services. Enterprises with experience in administering flexible, person-centred support aligned with national employability pathways are particularly suited to this project. The focus on improving skills, confidence, and motivation through tailored support services is crucial, especially for organisations capable of addressing employment barriers faced by low-income families. The inclusion of community benefits and social value points further encourages involvement from companies emphasizing community development and socio-economic improvement. This tender offers growth in delivering training services with a focus on employment outcomes, particularly for organisations capable of aligning with community-focused procurement requirements. ## Notice Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support ### Lot Information Lot 1 Inverclyde Council would like to appoint an organisation, partnership or consortium to deliver a Pathways to Employment & In-Work Support service, wholly based within Inverclyde, covering all stages of the national 5-stage employability pathway model. This service must provide clear progression routes and improved employment outcomes for Inverclyde residents, particularly parents, who are unemployed or on low-income and experiencing barriers to employment, to support them to progress towards and into employment as well as improve their position within the labour market.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: Option to extend 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=JUN558312 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 19 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | 2027/28 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £368,331 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL | | Locality | GREENOCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA15 1LX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde North | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ICDT/THE TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79611000 - Job search services - 79634000 - Career guidance services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558312 - 1 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552985 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552985 Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support - Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558312 Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support - Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827239 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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