Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings, Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1DR
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3001230900
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM94 - South Ayrshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Re-opening of the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA)
Reference number
CE-13-24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80521000 - Training programme services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
South Ayrshire Council are re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) and are seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced training providers, the third sector and other organisations to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement to deliver all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment.
The previously advertised Flexible Framework Agreement, which commenced on 26th November 2025, allows for re-opening to new Service Providers / Training Providers.
The scope of the Flexible Framework falls within the ‘Social and Other Specific Services’ category and is subject to the procurement regimes set out under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
As such, this “Light Touch Regime” allows a flexible approach which will permit New Entrants to submit tender offers for inclusion of Services on the FFA.
In accordance with its terms, the FFA is now being re-opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein.
If you are a Service Provider / Training Provider who is already appointed to the Flexible Framework Agreement, you are NOT required to resubmit to remain on the FFA.
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: £280,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM94 - South Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Ayrshire Council are re-opening the South Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (SALEP) Trusted Partner Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) and are seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced training providers, the third sector and other organisations to supplement its existing Flexible Framework Agreement to deliver all-age, person-centred programme of support to those looking to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment.
The previously advertised Flexible Framework Agreement, which commenced on 26th November 2025, allows for re-opening to new Service Providers / Training Providers.
The scope of the Flexible Framework falls within the ‘Social and Other Specific Services’ category and is subject to the procurement regimes set out under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
As such, this “Light Touch Regime” allows a flexible approach which will permit New Entrants to submit tender offers for inclusion of Services on the FFA.
In accordance with its terms, the FFA is now being re-opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein.
If you are a Service Provider / Training Provider who is already appointed to the Flexible Framework Agreement, you are NOT required to resubmit to remain on the FFA.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: 100% Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-018230
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CE-13-24
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry
The Mezzanine, Prestwick International Airport
Prestwick
KA9 2PL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEiS Ayrshire
26 Eglinton Street
Irvine
KA12 8AS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HSC Futures Ltd
75 London Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Arts
319 Craigpark Drive, Dennistoun
Glasgow
G31 2TB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KO-NEKT (Childcare) CIC
KO-NEKT Business Hub, 2 Vernon St
Saltcoats
K215HN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Verg Ltd
Suite 3.9, 7 Scott Street
Motherwell
ML1 1PN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £280,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:812271)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ayr Sheriff Court
Ayr
Country
United Kingdom