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title: "Re-opening of the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# Re-opening of the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829018

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has reopened the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement to support individuals seeking to enhance their skills for sustainable employment. This procurement, classified under general public services, is situated in Ayr, UKM94, and was completed with an open procedure, concluding with the award on 28th July 2026 for a contract valued at £280,000. Key industry classifications include CPV codes 80500000, 80521000, and 80570000, indicating a focus on training and education services. The tender was part of a broader framework agreement under the EU-OJ scheme, with additional processes anticipated around September 2027.

This framework offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in training services, the third sector, or organisations capable of delivering all-age, person-centred support programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Crystal Pathways Ltd, The Salvation Army Trustee Company, and Stevie Mills Training Limited, were successful in securing positions, demonstrating that diverse and innovative service providers have the potential to benefit. The emphasis on quality and broad community benefits signifies a robust platform for enterprises aiming to contribute positively to social outcomes, while also expanding their own capacity and market reach.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council are re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) and are seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced training providers, the third sector and other organisations to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement to deliver all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council are re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) and are seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced training providers, the third sector and other organisations to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement to deliver all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment.

Renewal: further notices for any future generation of this Flexible Framework Agreement are expected to be published circa September 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561262 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 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 | £280,000 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CRYSTAL PATHWAYS; SALVATION ARMY TRUSTEE COMPANY(THE; STEVIE MILLS TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561262
- 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553538

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553538
  Re-opening of the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) - South Ayrshire Council are re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) and are seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced training providers, the third sector and other organisations to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement to deliver all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561262
  Re-opening of the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) - South Ayrshire Council are re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) and are seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced training providers, the third sector and other organisations to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement to deliver all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
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