Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Carruthers House, English Street
Dumfries
DG1 2HP
UK
Contact person: Rebecca Scott
E-mail: rebecca.scott3@dumgal.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM92
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Employability Flexible Framework
Reference number: DGCPCE-0031
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Dumfries and Galloway Council on behalf of the Local Employment and Skills Partnership (LEP) require a contractual mechanism to procure and contract different projects in response to external funding that is received.
Dumfries and Galloway Council are looking to establish a Flexible Framework for Employability Services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Referral, Assessment & Engagement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Still to be finalised:
Providing services that engage early with individuals from the relevant community.
Introducing employment, volunteering, FE, HE, training and other outcomes. Helping to gain confidence to access mainstream (or relevant specialist) employability services whether through group activities, outreach or 1:1 work.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Needs Assessment and Barrier Removal
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Still to be finalised:
Providing services that provide information, encouragement and help to overcome barriers. Liaise constructively with relevant services in terms of specific support needs, barriers and opportunities affecting that individual.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Work Preparation and Vocational Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Still to be finalised:
Providing services that are client centred to offer vocational training activities to enable people to attain the industry specific skills and competencies required in particular occupations aligning with labour market needs.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Employer Engagement and Job Matching
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Still to be finalised:
Providing services to arrange work or volunteer placements.
Actively engaging with employer engagement teams and employer recruitment incentives (ERIs) to ensure that they are both accessible and being accessed by the individuals being supported, such as appropriate job matching, paid placements opportunities.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
In Work Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Still to be finalised:
Providing services that support people to maintain or progress in employment and to address in- work poverty.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Multi Stage and End to End
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Still to be finalised:
Commissioning providers to provide services that deliver any combination of stages 1-5
Commissioning end to end (stages 1-5)
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Personal Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Still to be finalised:
Providing services that complement activities across any of the stages.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Specialist Health, Disability and Recovery
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Still to be finalised:
Providing services to support unemployed, inactive or workless people within D&G who have a physical, mental, sensory or learning disability, or long-term health condition, to move into appropriate, sustainable employment, by providing condition management services and job placement/work experience opportunities. Support employers to provide more inclusive recruitment and staff retention practices to support local people.
These could be specific or support people across any of stages.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Innovation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Still to be finalised:
Interventions required in response to emerging demand, changes in the environment for example economic or political, or requirements that do not fit within the other lots.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
08/04/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=759786.
(SC Ref:759786)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/03/2024