Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 1414888230
E-mail: socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Employability Services
Reference number: 00-00
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79611000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice is in relation to the anticipated development of a national procurement process for the provision of Employability Services, including those relating to the No One Left Behind (NOLB) strategy. NOLB is a programme of transformation which aims to change the employability system in Scotland to make it more adaptable, responsive and person-centred.
The anticipated scope of services covered under the framework may include, but are not limited to:
- Employability Services including provision of pre-employment and work related education;
- Skills development;
- Training opportunities; and
- Other related support for people of all ages who are unemployed, further from the labour market to support them to move towards and into work.
There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress in employment.
Please find a link to a market survey which can be completed by interested providers: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EKDUFO/
The survey will remain open until Monday 15th November.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
40 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The exact nature and scope of the lotting structure is to be decided.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98200000
75110000
75310000
79634000
80000000
80210000
80400000
80420000
80500000
80510000
80530000
80531100
80531200
80532000
80533000
80533100
80570000
85312310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice is in relation to an envisaged new national procurement opportunity for Employability Services, including those relating to the No One Left Behind (NOLB) strategy. 'No-One Left Behind Employability Funding' helps people of all ages to gain skills and confidence. It is there to help people prepare for employment, training, education and/or volunteering. NOLB is a programme of transformation which aims to change the employability system in Scotland to make it more adaptable, responsive and person-centred.
The anticipated scope of services covered under the framework may include, but are not limited to:
- Employability Services including provision of pre-employment and work related education;
- Skills development;
- Training opportunities; and
- Other related support for people of all ages who are unemployed, further from the labour market to support them to move towards and into work.
There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress in employment.
Although the exact nature and scope of the lotting structure is to be decided, it is envisaged there will be lots.
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79611000
98200000
75310000
75110000
79634000
80000000
80210000
80400000
80420000
80500000
80510000
80530000
80531100
80531200
80532000
80533000
80533100
80570000
85312310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice is in relation to an envisaged new national procurement opportunity for Employability Services, including those relating to the No One Left Behind (NOLB) strategy. 'No-One Left Behind Employability Funding' helps people of all ages to gain skills and confidence. It is there to help people prepare for employment, training, education and/or volunteering. NOLB is a programme of transformation which aims to change the employability system in Scotland to make it more adaptable, responsive and person-centred.
The anticipated scope of services covered under the framework may include, but are not limited to:
- Employability Services including provision of pre-employment and work related education;
- Skills development;
- Training opportunities; and
- Other related support for people of all ages who are unemployed, further from the labour market to support them to move towards and into work.
There will also be support to help those who are low skilled and on low income to progress in employment.
Although the exact nature and scope of the lotting structure is to be decided, it is envisaged there will be lots.
II.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/01/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tendering opportunity on behalf of the 32 local authorities in Scotland, together with any Integration Authority or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Scotland Excel is planning market engagement with interested parties in relation to this upcoming opportunity. Please note interest in the PIN for future updates.
Please find a link to the market survey - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EKDUFO/
The survey will remain open until Monday 15th November.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=664640.
(SC Ref:664640)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/10/2021
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