TenderlineUK
Procurement Intelligence
Official OCDS
Find a Tender
complete
Official procurement procedure

Employability Flexible Framework

Computer-user familiarisation and training services
Education and training services
Job search services
+6 more
Scotland (UKM72)
Scotland (UKM77)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Stirling Council: "Employability Flexible Framework". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityStirling CouncilScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Stirling Council
Market Analytics
View Authority Profile →
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Stirling Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
12.6Bids / Report
22.2% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 9 active published awards; 9 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityStirling Council
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published13 May 2025, 10:39 BST
Last source update13 May 2025, 10:39 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationComputer-user familiarisation and training services, Education and training services, Job search services, Personal development training services, Social work and related services, Specialist training services, Training programme services, Training services, Vocational training services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM72)
Scotland (UKM77)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04c0dd
What is being bought
Stirling Council and Clackmannanshire Council are seeking to award a flexible framework for the provision of employability support services. There will be three separate lots.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    13 May 2025, 10:39 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    13 May 2025, 10:39 BST
  3. Status changed to published status
    15 Jan 2025, 12:32 GMT
  4. Official notice release published
    15 Jan 2025, 12:32 GMT
  5. Submission deadline changed to published date
    15 Jan 2025, 12:32 GMT
  6. Status changed to active
    28 Nov 2024, 15:24 GMT
  7. Official notice release published
    28 Nov 2024, 15:24 GMT
  8. Submission deadline changed to 17 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
    28 Nov 2024, 15:24 GMT
  9. Buyer information updated
    28 Nov 2024, 15:24 GMT
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Engagement and Barrier Removal
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Providers will be required to demonstrate significant levels of understanding and experience in successfully identifying the barriers that affect people’s participation in employability support, together with detail around a range of strategies and approaches that they would then employ to help people tackle barriers. Providers should also be able to demonstrate the impact of the support that their work has had on participants. This will cover Stages 1 and 2 of the Employability Pipeline. Additional information: 11.2.10 (Variants)- Owing to the vastness of employability services, variants may be required.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Vocational Training and Work Related Skills
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Providers will be required to demonstrate a range of experience in delivering pre-employment training opportunities. This may include those in specific sectors like hospitality, tourism, construction and social care. Any experience of delivering work experience opportunities should clearly show how these prepare people for work, and how they support individuals to build a work ethic. This will cover Stages 3 and 4 of the Employability Pipeline. Additional information: 11.2.10 (Variants) - Owing to the vastness of employability services, variants may be required.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    In-Work Support and Work Based Training
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Providers will be required to demonstrate a track record of supporting people to retain employment, along with an ability to build meaningful relationship with employers (and the wider workforce), supporting both employers and participants to find creative solutions to difficult work place situations which may arise and be able to detail how these approaches have supported job sustainment. This will cover Stage 5 of the Employability Pipeline. Additional information: 11.2.10 (Variants) - Owing to the vastness of employability services, variants may be required.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    13 May 2025, 10:39 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £2,333,333
  6. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £2,333,333
  7. Contract active
    Signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £2,333,333
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
ACTS Scotland (CiC), Barnardo's, Borders College, CERT, Camphill Blair Drummond Trust, Capability Scotland, Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface, Community wellbeing and education CIC, ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way), Forth Valley College, Forth Valley Welcome, Home-Start Clackmannanshire, Home-Start Stirling, Impact Arts, Includem
Not published · Not published · active
Borders College, CERT, Callander Youth Project Trust, Camphill Blair Drummond Trust, Capability Scotland, Ceteris (scotland) Ltd, Community wellbeing and education CIC, ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way), FEL Scotland, Forth Valley College, Forth Valley Welcome, Impact Arts, New College Lanarkshire, Next Generation Training Limited, Nithcree Training
Not published · Not published · active
Borders College, CERT, Callander Youth Project Trust, Capability Scotland, Ceteris (scotland) Ltd, Child Central Training Limited, Community wellbeing and education CIC, ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way), Forth Valley College, Parker Enterprise Company Ltd, PeoplePlus Group Ltd, Resonate Together, Routes to Work Ltd, STEMRAN LIMITED, Salvation Army Trustee Company(The)
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Engagement and Barrier Removal
£2,333,333 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Vocational Training and Work Related Skills
£2,333,333 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
In-Work Support and Work Based Training
£2,333,333 · signed 28 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 30 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 30 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 30 (lot 1)
smeBids: 23 (lot 1)
bids: 35 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 35 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 35 (lot 2)
smeBids: 28 (lot 2)
bids: 21 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 21 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 21 (lot 3)
smeBids: 15 (lot 3)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Stirling Council

Contracting authority GB-FTS-131552
View buyer profile

  • Clackmannanshire Council
    buyer

    Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, UKM72, FK10 1EB
    Procurement@clacks.gov.uk

  • Stirling Council
    buyer

    Procurement, Teith House, Stirling, UKM77, FK7 7QA
    crawfordja@stirling.gov.uk

  • ACTS Scotland (CiC)
    supplier

    Scion House, Stirling University Innovation Park, Stirling, Scotland, UK, FK9 4NP

  • Barnardo's
    supplier

    111 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UKM, EH14 1ED

  • Borders College
    supplier

    Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels, UKM91, TD13HE

  • CERT
    supplier

    e-centre Cooperage Way Business Village, Alloa, UKM72, FK10 3LP

  • Callander Youth Project Trust
    supplier

    Callander Hostel , Bridgend, Callander, UKM77, FK17 8AH

  • Camphill Blair Drummond Trust
    supplier

    Blair Drummond House, Cuthil Brae, Stirling, UKM77, FK9 4UT

  • Capability Scotland
    supplier

    Vantage Point, 24 St Johns Road, Edinburgh, UK, EH12 6NZ

  • Ceteris (scotland) Ltd
    supplier

    Alloa Business Park, The Whins, Alloa, UKM72, FK10 3SA

  • Child Central Training Limited
    supplier

    3 & 5 The Offices, Fountain Mews, Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, UKM, FK9 4EN

  • Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface
    supplier

    27 High Street, Alloa, UKM72, FK10 1JF

  • Community wellbeing and education CIC
    supplier

    Haypark Business Centre, Room 7B, Marchmont Avenue, Room 7b, Polmont, Falkirk, UK, FK2 0NZ

  • ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)
    supplier

    INSPIRE House, 3 Renshaw Place, Eurocentral, Lanarkshire, UKM, ML1 4UF

  • FEL Scotland
    supplier

    Cameron House, Forthside Way, Stirling, UK, FK8 1QZ

  • Forth Valley College
    supplier

    Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, UKM, FK2 9AD

  • Forth Valley Welcome
    supplier

    c/a Stirling Baptist Church, Family Life Centre, 67 Murray Place, Stirling, UK, FK8 1AU

  • Home-Start Clackmannanshire
    supplier

    92-94 Alloa Business Centre, Whims Road, Alloa, UKM72, FK10 3SA

  • Home-Start Stirling
    supplier

    Kildean Business and Enterprise Hub, 146 Drip Road, Stirling, UK, FK8 1RW

  • Impact Arts
    supplier

    105 Brunswick St, Glasgow, UKM82, G1 1TF

  • Includem
    supplier

    Unit 6000 Academy Park , Gower Street, Glasgow, UKM, G51 1PR

  • Lead Scotland
    supplier

    Studio 1.09, St Margaret's House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh, UKM, EH7 6AE

  • New College Lanarkshire
    supplier

    1 Enterprise Way, Motherwell, UKM, ML1 2TX

  • Next Generation Training Limited
    supplier

    Hamilton Academical Business Centre, New Douglas Park, Cadzow Avenue, Hamilton, UK, ML3 0FT

  • Nithcree Training
    supplier

    Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, UKM, DG1 3NX

  • One Parent Families Scotland
    supplier

    2 York Place, Edinburgh, UKM, EH1 3EP

  • Parker Enterprise Company Ltd
    supplier

    2 Dunure Drive, Kilmarnock, UK, KA3 7DY

  • PeoplePlus Group Ltd
    supplier

    The Quorum, Bond Street South, Bristol, UK, BS1 3AE

  • Positive Qualities Ltd
    supplier

    2 Melville Street, Falkirk, UKM76, FK1 1HZ

  • Progressive Pathways Limited
    supplier

    Unit 1, 3 Cunningham Road, Stirling, UKM77, Fk7 7sw

  • Raeburn Training Ltd
    supplier

    Skills Development Centre, Midfield Road, Kirkcaldy, UK, KY1 3NL

  • Recyke-a-bike
    supplier

    Alloa Road, Stirling, UKM, FK9 5LN

  • Resonate Together
    supplier

    Carsebridge Cultural Campus, Carsebridge Road, Alloa, UKM72, FK10 3LT

  • Routes to Work Ltd
    supplier

    168-170 Main Street, Bellshill, Bellshill, UK, ML4 1AE

  • STEMRAN LIMITED
    supplier

    16 NEW INCHINNAN ROAD PAISLEY, PAISLEY, UKM83, PA3 2PP

  • Salvation Army Trustee Company(The)
    supplier

    Territorial HQ, 1 Champion Park, London, UK, SE5 8FJ

  • Scottish Action for Mental Health
    supplier

    Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, UKM82, G1 1UZ

  • Stirling Community Enterprise
    supplier

    146 Drip Road, Stirling, UKM, FK81RW

  • Stirling Council
    mediationBody
    reviewContactPoint

    Old Viewforth, 14-20 Pit Terrace, Stirling, FK8 2BET

  • Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd
    supplier

    CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, NORMAN MACEWAN CENTRE,, Stirling, UK, FK8 2DX

  • Stirling Sheriff Court
    reviewBody

    Stirling

  • Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise Ltd
    supplier

    Cameron House, Forthside Way, Stirling, UK, FK81QZ

  • The Challenges Group
    supplier

    5-7 Montgomery St Lane, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH7 5JT

  • The Conservation Volunteers Scotland
    supplier

    Balallan House, 24 Allan Park, Stirling, UKM, FK8 2QG

  • Transition Stirling
    supplier

    Stirling Reuse Hub, 4 Borrowmeadow Road, Stirling, UK, FK77UW

  • Triage Central Limited
    supplier

    Earlsgate House, 35 St Ninians Road, Stirling, UKM77, FK8 2HE

  • Values into Action Scotland
    supplier

    Hillington Business Centre , 15-17 Nasmyth Road South, Glasgow, UK, G52 4RE

  • Volunteering Matters
    supplier

    15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH8 8DL
Documents (0)
Official links; attachments are not copied
No data
No linked documents are published
Related procedures (0)
No data
No related procedures published