--- title: "Angus Parental Employability Challenge Fund" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834500" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834500" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834500.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834500.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Angus Parental Employability Challenge Fund Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834500 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834500) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834500.json) ## Summary Angus Council has initiated a procurement process under the planning stage for the "Angus Parental Employability Challenge Fund". This initiative falls under the services category and targets the general public services industry in Angus, Scotland (Region UKM71). The fund aims to solicit applications from organisations capable of delivering innovative projects that enhance parental engagement in employability pathways. The fund is valued at £100,000, with grants ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 available. Interested parties are advised to refer to the corresponding document pack for comprehensive details about the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application procedures. Key dates include a future notice date set for 15th June 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employability services, educational support, and community development. Organisations with the capability to provide flexible and innovative solutions tailored to local needs stand a good chance to benefit from this fund. The challenge fund is particularly suited for service providers experienced in collaborating with local authorities to enhance employment outcomes for parents, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their impact within Angus and similar regional environments. ## Notice Angus Council is seeking applications for funding from organisations wishing to deliver innovative projects that increase parental engagement with employability pathways and support services across Angus. . The Angus Parental Employability Challenge Fund has a total value of GBP 100,000, with individual project awards expected to range between GBP 10,000 and GBP 20,000. . The fund seeks innovative, flexible and locally tailored approaches that support parents to engage with existing employability provision and progress towards sustainable employment outcomes. . Interested parties should refer to the document pack for full details of the fund objectives, eligibility requirements and application process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557877 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANGUS COUNCIL | | Locality | FORFAR | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD8 1AN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Angus | | Electoral ward | Forfar and District | | Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## 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 - 79634000 - Career guidance services - 80500000 - Training services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557877 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557877&idx=3 12th June 2026 - APE Challenge Fund - Application Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557877&idx=1 12th June 2026 - APE Challenge Fund - Information and Instructions Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557877&idx=2 12th June 2026 - APE Challenge Fund - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557877 Angus Parental Employability Challenge Fund - Angus Council is seeking applications for funding from organisations wishing to deliver innovative projects that increase parental engagement with employability pathways and support services across Angus. . The Angus Parental Employability Challenge Fund has a total value of GBP 100,000, with individual project awards expected to range between GBP 10,000 and GBP 20,000. . The fund seeks innovative, flexible and locally tailored approaches that support parents to engage with existing employability provision and progress towards sustainable employment outcomes. . Interested parties should refer to the document pack for full details of the fund objectives, eligibility requirements and application process. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834500 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834500 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000834500. 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