Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- South Ayrshire Council · Regional or local authority
- Suppliers
- Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry SME, CEiS Ayrshire SME, HSC Futures Ltd SME, Impact Arts SME, KO-NEKT (Childcare) CIC SME, Verg Ltd SME
- Value
- £280,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Education & training · Education and training services (CPV 80000000)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 062804-2025 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date1 Sep 2025
- Published7 Oct 2025Published 36 days after the contract date
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 …
About the suppliers
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry: every public contract they have won.
CEiS Ayrshire: every public contract they have won.
HSC Futures Ltd: every public contract they have won.
Impact Arts: every public contract they have won.
KO-NEKT (Childcare) CIC: every public contract they have won.
Verg Ltd: every public contract they have won.