Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Dunbartonshire Council
16 Church Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QL
corporate.procurement@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1389737000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM81 - East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00153
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Flexible Framework for the delivery of Employability Skills Support
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This notice relates to the opportunity for new entrants to apply to West Dunbartonshire Council's Flexible Framework Agreement.
The Flexible Framework Agreement was established in 2020 to provide a wide range of pre/vocational training interventions that will assist citizens of West Dunbartonshire (aged 16+) to overcome barriers to employment, training and learning opportunities and assist them to achieve their training, employment and career and job aspirations.
The remaining duration of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be for 3 years.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Engagement and Barrier Removal
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM81 - East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current employability support services managed by West Dunbartonshire Council’s service Working 4U and delivered across the five stage employability pipeline provides a range of programmes and interventions that meet the identified needs of different client groups.
There has been and will continue to be an increasing focus on job seekers with multiple barriers to employment. It is essential that the employability support services at each stage of the employability pipeline meet the needs of the local economy and local businesses. However, they must also meet the needs of West Dunbartonshire citizens who wish to progress towards and into employment and improve their position within the labour market.
These objectives will be supported by a clear focus on progression within which:
stages 1 and 2 of the pipeline supporting those furthest from the labour market with better assessment, action planning and barrier removal activities.
More comprehensive information about the West Dunbartonshire Employability Pipeline can be found here:
https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/work/strategic-skills-pipeline/
Transition between the five stages and lots 1, 2 and 3 is fundamentally important to the working of the pipeline and will be overseen and managed by Working 4U, who will retain all responsibility for individuals participating in the employability support services.
Transition and progression is particularly important for beneficiaries in Lot 1 and Lot 2 where they move from being not job ready into the demand side of the pipeline where they will be actively seeking work.
Individuals will participate in the stages of the employability pipeline that meets their identified needs; tenderers must be clear as to how they will manage support interventions at different stages of the pipeline.
Key objectives going forward which will underpin activity will be around:
- more flexible and responsive delivery models to meet this demand;
- embedding employability with other local support services;
better targeted and responsive support to those furthest from the labour market and streamlined to avoid confusion;
- improved partnerships.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
European Social Funds
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vocational Training and Work Related Skills
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM81 - East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current employability support services managed by West Dunbartonshire Council’s service Working 4U and delivered across the five stage employability pipeline provides a range of programmes and interventions that meet the identified needs of different client groups.
There has been and will continue to be an increasing focus on job seekers with multiple barriers to employment.
It is essential that the employability support services at each stage of the employability pipeline meet the needs of the local economy and local businesses. However, they must also meet the needs of West Dunbartonshire residents who wish to progress towards and into employment and improve their position within the labour market.
These objectives will be supported by a clear focus on progression within which will:
Improve progression pathways from stages 1 and 2 into vocational activity and skills development at stages 3 and 4 with increased and improved job brokering, employer engagement and job matching with employers who have identified a specific need or vacancy.
More comprehensive information about the West Dunbartonshire Employability Pipeline can be found here:
https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/work/strategic-skills-pipeline/
Transition between the five stages and lots 1, 2 and 3 is fundamentally important to the working of the pipeline and will be overseen and managed by Working 4U, who will retain all responsibility for individuals participating in the employability support services.
Transition and progression is particularly important for beneficiaries in Lot 1 and Lot 2 where they move from being not job ready into the demand side of the pipeline where they will be actively seeking work.
Individuals will participate in the stages of the employability pipeline that meets their identified needs; tenderers must be clear as to how they will manage support interventions at different stages of the pipeline.
Key objectives going forward which will underpin activity will be around:
- more flexible and responsive delivery models to meet this demand;
- embedding employability with other local support services;
better targeted and responsive support to those furthest from the labour market and streamlined to avoid confusion;
- improved partnerships.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
European Social Funds
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
In Work Support and Work Based Qualifications
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM81 - East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current employability support services managed by West Dunbartonshire Council’s service Working 4U and delivered across the five stage employability pipeline provides a range of programmes and interventions that meet the identified needs of different client groups.
There has been and will continue to be an increasing focus on job seekers with multiple barriers to employment.
It is essential that the employability support services at each stage of the employability pipeline meet the needs of the local economy and local businesses. However, they must also meet the needs of West Dunbartonshire citizens who wish to progress towards and into employment and improve their position within the labour market.
These objectives will be supported by a clear focus on progression within which:
at stage 5, will provide improved in-work support and aftercare, which includes continued skills development.
More comprehensive information about the West Dunbartonshire Employability Pipeline can be found here:
https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/work/strategic-skills-pipeline/
Transition between the five stages and lots 1, 2 and 3 is fundamentally important to the working of the pipeline and will be overseen and managed by Working 4U, who will retain all responsibility for individuals participating in the employability support services.
Transition and progression is particularly important for beneficiaries in Lot 1 and Lot 2 where they move from being not job ready into the demand side of the pipeline where they will be actively seeking work.
Individuals will participate in the stages of the employability pipeline that meets their identified needs; tenderers must be clear as to how they will manage support interventions at different stages of the pipeline.
Key objectives going forward which will underpin activity will be around:
- more flexible and responsive delivery models to meet this demand;
- embedding employability with other local support services;
better targeted and responsive support to those furthest from the labour market and streamlined to avoid confusion;
- improved partnerships.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
European Social Funds
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-005299
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Engagement and Barrier Removal
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CS Associates
25 Montgomerie Drive
Fairlie
KA290DY
Telephone
+44 07738367165
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENABLE Scotland
INSPIRE House, 3 Renshaw Place, Eurocentral
Lanarkshire
ML1 4UF
Telephone
+44 01698737000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Arts
The Factory, 319 Craigpark Drive
Glasgow
G31 2TB
Telephone
+44 01415753001
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Larder West Lothian
Unit 6 Brewster Square, Brucefield Industrial Estate
Livingston
EH54 9BJ
Telephone
+44 07861449259
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Training Initiatives Ltd t/a TIGERS
Office 33, 60 Mollinsburn Street, Springburn
Glasgow
G21 4SF
Telephone
+44 07979814104
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West College Scotland
Clydebank Campus, Queens' Quay
Clydebank
G81 1BF
Telephone
+44 07590230384
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £430,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Vocational Training and Work Related Skills
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CS Associates
25 Montgomerie Drive
Fairlie
KA290DY
Telephone
+44 07738367165
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENABLE Scotland
INSPIRE House, 3 Renshaw Place, Eurocentral
Lanarkshire
ML1 4UF
Telephone
+44 01698737000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Arts
The Factory, 319 Craigpark Drive
Glasgow
G31 2TB
Telephone
+44 01415753001
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Larder West Lothian
Unit 6 Brewster Square, Brucefield Industrial Estate
Livingston
EH54 9BJ
Telephone
+44 07861449259
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Training Initiatives Ltd t/a TIGERS
Office 33, 60 Mollinsburn Street, Springburn
Glasgow
G21 4SF
Telephone
+44 07979814104
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West College Scotland
Clydebank Campus, Queens' Quay
Clydebank
G81 1BF
Telephone
+44 07590230384
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eternal Balance LLP
77 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G23BZ
Telephone
+44 01413194351
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Virtual Internships
80-83 Long Lane
London
EC1A 9ET
Telephone
+44 07538173857
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Volunteering Matters
7 Alloa Business Centre, Whins Road
Alloa
FK10 3SA
Telephone
+44 01259928088
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £260,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
In Work Support and Work Based Qualifications
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CS Associates
25 Montgomerie Drive
Fairlie
KA290DY
Telephone
+44 07738367165
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENABLE Scotland
INSPIRE House, 3 Renshaw Place, Eurocentral
Lanarkshire
ML1 4UF
Telephone
+44 01698737000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Larder West Lothian
Unit 6 Brewster Square, Brucefield Industrial Estate
Livingston
EH54 9BJ
Telephone
+44 07861449259
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Training Initiatives Ltd t/a TIGERS
Office 33, 60 Mollinsburn Street, Springburn
Glasgow
G21 4SF
Telephone
+44 07979814104
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West College Scotland
Clydebank Campus, Queens' Quay
Clydebank
G81 1BF
Telephone
+44 07590230384
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eternal Balance LLP
77 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G23BZ
Telephone
+44 01413194351
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
People at Work HR Consultancy Ltd
Unit 4, 197a Dumbarton Road
Clydebank
G81 4XJ
Telephone
+44 01419410925
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM81 - East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £510,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
West Dunbartonshire Counncil via its Working 4U Service will retain responsibility for the end to end provision overseeing the participant employability journey working with a range of delivery partners to enhance the capacity and variety of support available.
Some specialist provision will be required for individuals with learning disabilities across all employability support services and an inclusive approach to the design and delivery of provision is essential.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The procurement exercise will be governed by Regulations 74, 75 & 76 of Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Tender Website: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
These are services to the individual and West Dunbartonshire Council Working 4U Service is responsible for the services provided to the individual. The Working 4U Service manages the end to end Employability Pipeline Support and wants a direct relationship with the service provider delivering the specific service requirements to the individual.
(SC Ref:666767)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dumbarton Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, Church Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QR
Country
United Kingdom