South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)

Concepts

• ayr
• education and training
• trusted partner flexible framework agreement
• ffa
• south ayrshire local employability partnership
• lead partner
• meaningful, sustainable employment
• a multi-provider, flexible framework agreement
• south ayrshire council
• the 5 stage employability pipeline

Location

Ayr

Description

South Ayrshire Council, as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (LEP), is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that will deliver an all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment. In doing so, South Ayrshire Council has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) to deliver varied programmes covering the 5 stage employability pipeline. The procurement is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime.

Renewal Options

1+1+1+1 until 31st March 2028

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services
• 80500000 - Training services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26606. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Please refer to Procurement documents (SC Ref:770913)