Employability Flexible Framework
Overview
Summary, notice description and lot information
Stirling Council, in partnership with Clackmannanshire Council, has issued a completed procurement process under the title "Employability Flexible Framework", focusing on providing employability support services across Stirling and Clackmannanshire regions (UKM77, UKM72). The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, was split into three lots: Engagement and Barrier Removal, Vocational Training and Work Related Skills, and In-Work Support and Work Based Training. Notable deadlines included the original tender closure on 22 January 2025, due to an extension from 17 January 2025.
This falls under the service industry category, specifically targeting general public services and education, set for a contract duration of 1440 days. This tender offers substantial opportunities for organisations specialised in employability, training, and social care sectors. Suitable for both SMEs and larger companies, the framework covers a range of essential services, encouraging business growth by providing multiple opportunities across three different service lots.
Companies engaged in vocational training, pre-employment services, and post-employment support would particularly benefit, as the framework allows up to 50 participants, providing room for diverse business involvement and potential new partnerships. The structured procurement encourages bidders with robust project teams and experience in employing innovative solutions within the employability pipeline.
Stirling Council and Clackmannanshire Council are seeking to award a flexible framework for the provision of employability support services. There will be three separate lots.
Providers will be required to demonstrate significant levels of understanding and experience in successfully identifying the barriers that affect people's participation in employability support, together with detail around a range of strategies and approaches that they would then employ to help people tackle barriers. Providers should also be able to demonstrate the impact of the support that their work has had on participants. This will cover Stages 1 and 2 of the Employability Pipeline.. 11.2.10 (Variants)- Owing to the vastness of employability services, variants may be required.
Providers will be required to demonstrate a range of experience in delivering pre-employment training opportunities. This may include those in specific sectors like hospitality, tourism, construction and social care. Any experience of delivering work experience opportunities should clearly show how these prepare people for work, and how they support individuals to build a work ethic. This will cover Stages 3 and 4 of the Employability Pipeline.. 11.2.10 (Variants) - Owing to the vastness of employability services, variants may be required.
Providers will be required to demonstrate a track record of supporting people to retain employment, along with an ability to build meaningful relationship with employers (and the wider workforce), supporting both employers and participants to find creative solutions to difficult work place situations which may arise and be able to detail how these approaches have supported job sustainment. This will cover Stage 5 of the Employability Pipeline.. 11.2.10 (Variants) - Owing to the vastness of employability services, variants may be required.
Procurement Classification
Notice type, method, and CPV codes
Contract Values
Financial information and value estimates
Contract duration information not available.
Key Dates
Publication, submission, and award timeline
Notice Status
Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts
Contracting Authority
Buyer organisation and contact details
Awarded Supplier
Supplier who was awarded this contract
Documents & Links
External resources and data downloads
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.
Need help with your tender submission?
Our expert team can help you prepare a winning bid. Get professional support from CareSync Experts.
Get in touch with our team at Care Sync Experts today for a consultation.
Email: hello@caresyncexperts.co.uk
Phone: 0333 577 0877
Contact UsBidding for contracts like this
Other tenders in Clackmannanshire
- School Age Childcare Early Adopting Communities Project in Clackmannanshire
- Care and support for children and young people in Clackmannanshire
- Care and support for children and young people in Clackmannanshire
- Carers Centre in Clackmannanshire
- Award of Agency MHIs Area 3 (August 2025) in Aberdeen City
- Award of Outsourced Elective Activity Requirement: 2025/26 in South Lanarkshire