Ranked Framework East Renfrewshire Council Employability Support Services Five Stage Pipeline Approach

Tender description

Work EastRen, as part of the Council’s Economic Development and Inclusive Growth team, are Council’s employability service, wishes to engage and establish a framework with external service providers who will provide a wide range of pre/vocational training interventions that will assist residents of East Renfrewshire (aged 16+) to overcome barriers to employment, training and learning opportunities and assist them to achieve their training, employment and career and job aspirations. Lot 1: Engagement and Barrier Removal Services Working in partnership, we are seeking a range of diverse interventions to effectively engage with those furthest from the labour market, supporting individuals with multiple and often complex support needs. Services being procured will include support to address personal attributes that prevent people from considering work as an option. This includes motivation, confidence, personal development, one to one support, mentoring, group work, core skills, health, wellbeing and financial support interventions. It is envisaged that some structured, accredited and project based activities will also be required. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stages 1 and 2 of the Employability Pipeline the table below provides a more detailed overview of Lot 1 explaining the types of services required. Additional information: Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60. As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT Lot 2: Vocational Training and Work Related Skills The focus of this Lot will be to improve the core, functional and vocational skills of individuals and presentation of skills for those seeking to enter employment. The activities within this lot will be based on client demand to provide a structured approach to training and work experience enabling individuals to gain employability competencies and where relevant occupationally focused certification. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stages 3 and 4 of the Employability Pipeline and will enable a tailored pathway to local labour market opportunities. Additional information: Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60. As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT Lot 3: Job Brokerage Workbased Qualifications and Progression This Lot reflects the increased need for in-work support to help enable previously unemployed people to sustain and progress in employment once the initial transition has been made. It is also important to recognise that many individuals will enter this activity at Stage 5 of the Employability Pipeline having progressed from previous activities delivered at Lots 1 and 2 of the framework. This lot includes the delivery of Vocational Qualifications, Modern Apprenticeships and other industry recognised training. The provision of employer support job carving, job coaching, health and safety risk assessments after care and other related assistance may also form part of the in work support package to ensure the sustainability of progressions into employment. Additional information: Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60 As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT Lot 1: Engagement and Barrier Removal Services Working in partnership, we are seeking a range of diverse interventions to effectively engage with those furthest from the labour market, supporting individuals with multiple and often complex support needs. Services being procured will include support to address personal attributes that prevent people from considering work as an option. This includes motivation, confidence, personal development, one to one support, mentoring, group work, core skills, health, wellbeing and financial support interventions. It is envisaged that some structured, accredited and project based activities will also be required. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stages 1 and 2 of the Employability Pipeline the table below provides a more detailed overview of Lot 1 explaining the types of services required. Additional information: Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60. As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT Lot 2: Vocational Training and Work Related Skills The focus of this Lot will be to improve the core, functional and vocational skills of individuals and presentation of skills for those seeking to enter employment. The activities within this lot will be based on client demand to provide a structured approach to training and work experience enabling individuals to gain employability competencies and where relevant occupationally focused certification. This Lot covers the spectrum of activities at Stages 3 and 4 of the Employability Pipeline and will enable a tailored pathway to local labour market opportunities. Additional information: Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60. As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT Lot 3: Job Brokerage Workbased Qualifications and Progression This Lot reflects the increased need for in-work support to help enable previously unemployed people to sustain and progress in employment once the initial transition has been made. It is also important to recognise that many individuals will enter this activity at Stage 5 of the Employability Pipeline having progressed from previous activities delivered at Lots 1 and 2 of the framework. This lot includes the delivery of Vocational Qualifications, Modern Apprenticeships and other industry recognised training. The provision of employer support job carving, job coaching, health and safety risk assessments after care and other related assistance may also form part of the in work support package to ensure the sustainability of progressions into employment. Additional information: Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 60 As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT