Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
Contact
Zoe Wilson
procurement@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1563576000
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.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
EALEP Trusted Partner Framework
Reference number
PS/23/107
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
East Ayrshire Council as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (EALEP) is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that delivers an all age, needs based, person centred support to those seeking to move towards, enter, sustain and progress in employment; to reduce levels of child poverty by supporting parents from the priority family groups to increase their income from employment; to reduce inequality in the labour market by supporting those further from the labour market to increase their income from employment; and to maximise the role that employability plays in delivering national and local aims of tackling poverty, promoting inclusion and social justice and creating a fair and prosperous Scotland.
Services will be procured from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who face barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, gain and sustain employment. EALEP is seeking partners who can ensure a person centred approach and deliver provision in localities across East Ayrshire.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £10,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Ayrshire Council as the Lead Accountable Body and Lead Partner of the Local Employability Partnership (EALEP) is seeking to work in partnership with training providers, the third sector and other organisations to utilise funding that delivers an all age, needs based, person centred support to those seeking to move towards, enter, sustain and progress in employment; to reduce levels of child poverty by supporting parents from the priority family groups to increase their income from employment; to reduce inequality in the labour market by supporting those further from the labour market to increase their income from employment; and to maximise the role that employability plays in delivering national and local aims of tackling poverty, promoting inclusion and social justice and creating a fair and prosperous Scotland.
Services will be procured from providers who are experienced in delivering to individuals who face barriers to employment and require additional support in order to obtain, gain and sustain employment. EALEP is seeking partners who can ensure a person centred approach and deliver provision in localities across East Ayrshire.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-026193
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 28
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Arts
105 Brunswick St
Glasgow
G1 1TF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enterprising Transition Care Ayrshire Ltd
81 Whatriggs Road
Kilmarnock
KA1 3RB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Action for Children
10 Great Queen Street
London
WC2B 5DG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ayrshire College
Dam Park
Ayr
KA8 0EU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEIS Ayrshire
Landek House, 46 Bank Street
Irvine
KA12 0LP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CVO East Ayrshire ltd
13-15 West George Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1DH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Ayrshire Carers Centre
39 Barrhill Road
Cumnock
KA18 1PG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENABLE Scotland
INSPIRE House, 3 Renshaw Place, Eurocentral
Lanarkshire
ML1 4UF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fedcap Employment Scotland Limited
Nova House, 3-5 Ponton Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9QQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fossilfield Training Centre LTD
Berryhill Bing, Auchinleck
Cumnock
KA18 2NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hub International
Marathon House, Drybridge
Dundonald
KA2 9AE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM94 - South Ayrshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lowland Training Services Ltd
Mosspark, Barrachan
Newton Stewart
DG8 9NF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NDNA - National Day Nurseries Association
National Early Years Enterprise Centre, Longbow Close
Huddersfield
HD2 1GQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maximus UK Services Limited
18c Meridian East, Meridian Business Park
Leicester
LE19 1WZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex (NSASC)
35 High Street, Newmilns
Newmilns,
KA19 9EB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Parker Enterprise Company Ltd
2 Dunure Drive
Kilmarnock
KA3 7DY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QTS Group Ltd
Rench Farm, Drumclog
Strathaven
ML10 6QJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Right Options Partners Ltd
6 Crofthead Road
Prestwick
KA29 0DY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM94 - South Ayrshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scottish Association for Mental Health
Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street
Glasgow
G1 1UZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Street League
183 Crownpoint Road
Glasgow
G40 2AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Take a Bow Kilmarnock
Take A Bow Opportunity Centre
Kilmarnock
KA37PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Prince's Trust
15 Carlton Court, Cumbrae House
Glasgow
G5 9JP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Salvation Army
Territorial HQ, 1 Champion Park
London
SE5 8FJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Triage Central Limited
Earlsgate House, 35 St Ninians Road
Stirling
FK8 2HE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Venture Trust
Argyle House, 3 Lady Lawson Street
EDINBURGH
EH3 9DR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Working Rite
1 Constitution Street, Leith
Edinburgh
EH67BG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
yipworld
19 Barrhill Road
CUMNOCK
KA18 1PG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £10,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:750208)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
St Marnock Street
Kilmarnock
Country
United Kingdom