Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Headquarters, London Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
UK
Contact person: Zoe Wilson
E-mail: zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM93
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
External Training and Workforce Skills Framework
Reference number: PS/23/138
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply.
The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
External Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80510000
80520000
80530000
80531000
80521000
80550000
80533100
80540000
80533000
80560000
80562000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below
This framework will be an open framework under the parameters of Light Touch Regime and will be open to new entrants up to once per annum.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 45
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Workforce Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80510000
80530000
80531000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below
This will be an open framework under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and be open to new entrants once per annum.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 45
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/05/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a re-opening of an existing Framework to new entrants. The Framework began on 1st April 2024 for a period of 4 years. Successful new entrants will be included for the remaining duration of the Framework (approx. 45 months from estimated award date)
Companies currently included in this framework do NOT need to reapply.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26434. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:762228)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
St Marnock Street
Kilmarnock
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/03/2024