Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Headquarters, London Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
Contact
Zoe Wilson
zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
External Training and Workforce Skills Framework
Reference number
PS/23/138
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80500000 - Training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply.
The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
External Training
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80533100 - Computer training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
- 80562000 - First-aid training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below
This framework will be an open framework under the parameters of Light Touch Regime and will be open to new entrants up to once per annum.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
45
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Workforce Skills
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below
This will be an open framework under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and be open to new entrants once per annum.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
45
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a re-opening of an existing Framework to new entrants. The Framework began on 1st April 2024 for a period of 4 years. Successful new entrants will be included for the remaining duration of the Framework (approx. 45 months from estimated award date)
Companies currently included in this framework do NOT need to reapply.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26434. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
St Marnock Street
Kilmarnock
Country
United Kingdom