Official UK procurement notice
Framework agreement for the Employability Programmes in Health and Social Care Sector
Authority: The Prince's Trust
What is being bought23 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionA framework to work with The Prince's Trust on delivering employability programmes ) to support young people (aged 16-30-years-old) into sustained employment (3+ months in paid employment) within the health and social care sector. This framework is ideally suitable for organisations with a public interest nature within healthcare (NHS & ICS / ICB), social care, and third sector however it is not reserved for entities in this space. Organisation’s must be able to demonstrate they can work with and within organisations under the remit of Health and Social Care.
CPV: Education and training services
Lots and requirements (23)Procurement structure
23 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 23 and win at most 23 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 23 lots carries the same published figure, £36,500: 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 #1Greater LondonAwarded Londonceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Greater London. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #2ManchesterAwarded North Westceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Manchester. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #3BirminghamCancelled West Midlandsceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Birmingham. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #4NewcastleAwarded North Eastceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Newcastle. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #5LiverpoolAwarded North Westceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Liverpool. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #6LeedsCancelled Yorkshire & Humberceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Leeds. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #7NottinghamCancelled East Midlandsceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Nottingham. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #8Sunderland and South TynesideCancelled North Eastceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Sunderland and South Tyneside. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #9Barnsley Metropolitan Council AreaAwarded Yorkshire & Humberceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Barnsley Metropolitan Council Area.The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #10Greater ManchesterCancelled North Westceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Greater Manchester. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #11LancashireCancelled North Westceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Lancashire. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #12South YorkshireAwarded Yorkshire & Humberceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in South Yorkshire. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #13North TeesCancelled North Eastceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in North Tees. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #14The WirralCancelled North Westceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in The Wirral. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #15BristolCancelled South Westceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Bristol. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #16PlymouthCancelled South Westceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Plymouth. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #17BlackpoolCancelled North Westceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Blackpool. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #18CoventryAwarded West Midlandsceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Coventry. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #19DerbyCancelled East Midlandsceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Derby. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #20HartlepoolCancelled North Eastceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Hartlepool. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #21PeterboroughCancelled East of Englandceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Peterborough. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #22PortsmouthCancelled South Eastceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Portsmouth. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
Lot #23SouthamptonCancelled South Eastceiling above
Delivery of the specified requirement in Southampton. The maximum value of this lot may exceed £36,500, dependent upon outcomes achieved by the awarded supplier. The Prince's Trust reserves the right to award more than one contract to an individual lot winner, which may alter the value of the lot, but not the overall value of the framework. Additional information: Tendering platform won't allow input of extensions. End date is the initial term of the contract plus all extensions. Initial term ends 30th September 2025. By agreement this can be extended by up to two 12 month extensions and then one 6 month extension but will not exceed March 2028
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 100.00%
- Cost: 0.00%
- “Framework agreement for the Employability Programmes in Health and…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- 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
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 1 May 2024, 11:12 BST
- Last source update
- 30 May 2025, 14:47 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 31 May 2024 – …
- Authority reference
CA14011 -- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-028841- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04566cFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 31 May 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 31 May 2024, 12:00 BST
Timeline
31 May 2024 → 30 May 2025 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown31 May 2024, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened31 May 2024, 12:00 BST
- Notice published30 May 2025, 14:47 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete30 May 2025, 14:47 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast7 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, £30,220, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Greater London
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2025
- Value
- £41,000
- Status
- active
South Yorkshire
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2025
- Value
- £59,000
- Status
- active
Coventry
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Manchester
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2025
- Value
- £61,500
- Status
- active
Newcastle
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Liverpool
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2025
- Value
- £24,600
- Status
- active
Barnsley Metropolitan Council Area
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2025
- Value
- £49,200
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Greater London | 5bids | — | — | — |
| 2 · Manchester | 1bids | — | — | — |
| 4 · Newcastle | 2bids | — | — | — |
| 5 · Liverpool | 2bids | — | — | — |
| 9 · Barnsley Metropolitan Council Area | 2bids | — | — | — |
| 12 · South Yorkshire | 2bids | — | — | — |
| 18 · Coventry | 2bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- The High CourtMediation bodyReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
6 commercial parties on the notice- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough CouncilFramework contractor
- Barts Assurance (part of Barts Health NHS Trust)Framework contractor
- CENTRAL MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTFramework contractor
- EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITYFramework contractor
- Sheffield Children's HospitalFramework contractor
- Twin Training InternationalFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria