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Published 26 May 2023, 11:02 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach

Official notice

Authority: Falkirk Council (Local council)

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: Scotland (UKM76)
Framework ceiling (notional)£4,000,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 3 Jul 2023awarded 14 Aug 2023
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Falkirk Council has adopted the national five stage employability pipeline for the organisation, commissioning, management and delivery of employability services to support and assist individuals in their journey towards and into employment. Services will be tailored to ensure a person centred approach with a coherent range of specialist support that responds flexibly and effectively to meet the needs of individuals and their employers.

Falkirk Council will be seeking to procure services from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who are disadvantaged and excluded from participating in the labour market, who face a range of barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, sustain and progress in employment. Falkirk Council will be seeking a range of services which support a person centred, needs based approach which treats individuals with dignity and respect at all times. (ctd in Additional Information)

  • How the procedure runs: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made

CPV: Adult and other education services · Personal development training services · Specialist training services · Training services · Vocational training services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
34 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 41 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £800,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Engagement and Barrier Removalceiling above

The framework recognises the need to better support disadvantaged groups to move towards and into employment. This has to start with

greater focus on early engagement, assessment of support needs and effective action planning to more effectively tackle barriers that are

preventing individuals from participating in the labour market.

Working in partnership we are seeking a range of diverse interventions to effectively engage with those furthest from the labour market,

supporting individuals with multiple and often complex support needs. Services being procured will include motivation, confidence,

personal development, one to one support, mentoring, group work, core skills, health, wellbeing and financial support interventions. It is

envisaged that some structured, accredited and project based activities will also be required. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at

Stage 1 and 2 of the Employability Pipeline.

Delivery: Scotland
80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services80510000 Specialist training services80530000 Vocational training services80570000 Personal development training services
Lot #2Vocational Training and Work Related SkillsPublished value£2,400,000

The focus of this Lot will be to improve the core, functional and vocational skills of individuals seeking to enter employment. The activities

within this lot will enable a structured approach to work experience enabling individuals to gain employability competencies and where

relevant occupationally focused certification. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stage 3 and 4 of the Employability Pipeline and

will enable a tailored pathway to local labour market opportunities.

It is anticipated that the provision in this Lot will enable supported and sheltered work experience and where possible industry recognised

certification, pre apprenticeship programmes and a structured transitional pathway to sustainable employment. Job Search skills and agreed

elements of employer engagement, job brokerage may also be relevant within this Lot.

Delivery: Scotland
80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services80510000 Specialist training services80530000 Vocational training services80570000 Personal development training services
Lot #3In Work Support and Work Based Qualificationsceiling above

This Lot reflects the increased need for in-work support to help enable previously unemployed people to sustain and progress in

employment once the initial transition has been made. It is also important to recognise that many individuals will enter this activity at Stage

5 of the Employability Pipeline having progressed from previous activities delivered at Lots 1 and 2 of the framework.

This lot includes the delivery of Vocational Qualifications, Modern Apprenticeships and other industry recognised training. The provision

of employer support, job carving, job coaching, health and safety, risk assessments, after care and other related assistance may also form

part of the in work support package to ensure the sustainability of progressions into employment.

Delivery: Scotland
80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services80510000 Specialist training services80530000 Vocational training services80570000 Personal development training services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Responses to the questionnaire Schedule 2 will be used to determine who is allocated work either by direct award or through mini competition. Mini competitions will have selection / award criteria detailed for that specific requirement.

Shortlisting
The bidder must be able to demonstrate to the Councils satisfaction that they are operating under the name and address stated in the submission. Insurance levels – Employers Liability minimum 5million GBP unless exempt by law as per the guidelines provided by UK Government, Public Liability 2million GBP. These must be in place or a commitment to obtain as a condition to being awarded on to the framework. Additional insurances / levels may be required for particular mini competitions and will be notified accordingly. For notice, and only where applicable, there may be a requirement for professional indemnity 1 million GBP and compulsory motor insurance which complies with and meets the UK legal minimum requirements Any element of the framework may be opened to new participants at Falkirk Council's sole discretion. Providers that are not excluded and can meet all compliances will be awarded to the framework.
What this means for your bid
  • “Employability Support Services - Five Stage Pipeline Approach” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
26 May 2023, 11:02 BST
Last source update
18 Aug 2023, 13:53 BST
Authority reference
PS/214/23
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-024350
Classification (CPV)
Adult and other education servicesPersonal development training servicesSpecialist training servicesTraining servicesVocational training services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM76)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cfb8 Find a Tender
How it runs

www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/… ↗

Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
Performance terms

Membership / accreditation / registration / professional qualifications are required to perform specific services. If these are not available then providers will not be asked to provide these services.

Publisher note: (ctd) Falkirk Council via its Employment and Training Unit will retain responsibility for the end to end provision overseeing the participant employability journey working with a range of delivery partners to enhance the capacity and variety of support available. Some specialist provision will be required for individuals with learning disabilities across all employability support services and an inclusive approach to the design and delivery of provision is essential. 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. The procurement exercise will be governed by Regulations 74, 75 & 76 of Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Reserve right to open Framework to new entrants at Falkirk Council sole discretion. New Entrants will be subject to the same requirements as detailed in this Contract Notice and Tender Documents. New Entrants can apply by making initial contact to [email protected]. (SC Ref:741990)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
3 Jul 2023, 11:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

3 Jul 2023 → 18 Aug 2023 · 2 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    3 Jul 2023, 11:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    18 Aug 2023, 13:53 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    18 Aug 2023, 13:53 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 41admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 3429 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 3latest 14 Aug 2023

3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £800,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Engagement and Barrier Removal

    Signed
    14 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Vocational Training and Work Related Skills

    Signed
    14 Aug 2023
    Value
    £2,400,000
    Status
    active

  • In Work Support and Work Based Qualifications

    Signed
    14 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Engagement and Barrier Removal30bids · 30 electronic · 30 from abroad23——
2 · Vocational Training and Work Related Skills34bids · 34 electronic · 34 from abroad29——
3 · In Work Support and Work Based Qualifications20bids · 20 electronic · 20 from abroad16——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Falkirk Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Abbotsford House, David’s Loan, Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 7YZContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Court of SessionReview body Edinburgh
  • Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body Falkirk

Framework contractors & participating bidders

41 commercial parties on the notice
  • Aberlour Child Care TrustFramework contractor Kintail House, Forthside Way, Stirling, Scotland, , FK8 1QZContact phone
  • Access to IndustryFramework contractor 156 Cowgate, Edinburgh, UK, EH1 1RPContact phone
  • Barnardo'sFramework contractor 111 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH14 1EDContact phone
  • Central Training Services LimitedFramework contractor Unit 5 , Links Court Industrial Estate, Bo'ness, Scotland, EH51 9UDContact phone
  • City of Glasgow CollegeFramework contractor Riverside Campus, Thistle Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 9XBContact phone
  • Coorie Creative Makers LtdFramework contractor 82 Murray Place, Stirling, UK, FK8 2BXContact phone
  • ENABLE ScotlandFramework contractor INSPIRE House, 3 Renshaw Place, Eurocentral, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML1 4UFContact phone
  • Energy Technical AcademyFramework contractor Unit 3, Block 3, Kirkintilloch Industrial Estate, Milton Road, Kirkintilloch, UK, G66 1SYContact phone
  • Falkirk Football Community FoundationFramework contractor Falkirk Stadium, 6 Stadium Way, Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 9EEContact phone
  • Forth Valley CollegeFramework contractor Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 9ADContact phone
Show 31 more suppliers
  • GP Strategies LimitedFramework contractor Unit 127 Stirling Enterprise Park, Stirling, Stirling, UK, FK7 7RPContact phone
  • GTG Training LtdFramework contractor 1330 South Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G14 0BJContact phone
  • Go! Youth TrustFramework contractor 1-3 Glebe Street, Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 0ALContact phone
  • Grow Training Group LtdFramework contractor Redtree Business Suites, 33 Dalmarnock Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G404LAContact phone
  • HSC Futures LtdFramework contractor 75 London Road, Kilmarnock, Scotland, KA3 7BPContact phone
  • Impact ArtsFramework contractor 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 1TFContact phone
  • Into WorkFramework contractor Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5QYContact phone
  • Lead ScotlandFramework contractor Room B05, Edinburgh Napier University, Merchiston Campus, 14 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 5DTContact phone
  • NC Resources LtdFramework contractor C/O 29 Brandon street, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 6DAContact phone
  • New Future Employability & Training Centre (The Salvation Army)Framework contractor 167 - 169 High Street, Falkirk, Scotland, FK1 1DUContact phone
  • Nithcree TrainingFramework contractor Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Scotland, DG1 3NXContact phone
  • One Parent Families ScotlandFramework contractor 2 York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3EPContact phone
  • Parker Enterprise Company LtdFramework contractor 2 Dunure Drive, Kilmarnock, UK, KA3 7DYContact phone
  • Playback ICEFramework contractor Lanark Road, Juniper Green Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH49 6ANContact phone
  • Positive Qualities LtdFramework contractor 2 Melville Street, Falkirk, Scotland, FK1 1HZContact phone
  • Raeburn Training LtdFramework contractor Office 25 BIK, Myregormie Place, Kirkcaldy, Scotland, KY1 3NAContact phone
  • Right Options Partners LimitedFramework contractor 6 , Crofthead Road, Prestwick, UK, KA9 1HWContact phone
  • Right Track Scotland LtdFramework contractor Kennedy House,, West George Street, COATBRIDGE, UK, ML5 2DJContact phone
  • Routes to WorkFramework contractor 168-170 Main Street, Bellshill, Bellshill, UK, ML4 1AEContact phone
  • Salus Return to Work ServicesFramework contractor 14 Beckford Street, Hamilton, UK, ML3 0TAContact phone
  • Scottish Association for Mental HealthFramework contractor Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 1UZContact phone
  • Stirling Community EnterpriseFramework contractor 146 Drip Road, Stirling, Scotland, FK81RWContact phone
  • Street LeagueFramework contractor 183 Crownpoint Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G40 2ALContact phone
  • Synergy Training Services LtdFramework contractor 69, Harlequin Court, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 8SWContact phone
  • Tempus TrainingFramework contractor 125 queens Road, 6th Floor Victoria House, Brighton, UK, BN1 3WBContact phone
  • The Conservation Volunteers ScotlandFramework contractor Balallan House, 24 Allan Park, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 2QGContact phone
  • The Larder West LothianFramework contractor Unit 6 B2 Brewster Square, Brucefield Industrial Estate, Livingston, Scotland, EH54 9BJContact phone
  • Tigers LtdFramework contractor Office 33, Floor 3, Hydepark Business Centre, 60 Mollinsburn Street,, Glasgow,, UK, G21 4SFContact phone
  • Triage Central LimitedFramework contractor Earlsgate House, 35 St Ninians Road, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 2HEContact phone
  • WEA ScotlandFramework contractor 525 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, UK, EH5 2FFContact phone
  • cyreniansFramework contractor 23 wellside place, falkirk, Scotland, FK1 5RLContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.