Award of Framework Agreement for Employability and Skills Specialist Key Worker Services by North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Framework Agreement for Employability and Skills Specialist Key Worker Services by North Ayrshire Council
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AwardedNot specified
Value£2,341,627.00
SupplierThe Lennox Partnership,WEA Scotland,The Ayrshire Community Trust,Barnardos Scotland,CEiS Ayrshire
AgencyNorth Ayrshire Council
RegionScotland
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
About
North Ayrshire Council awarded a framework agreement to The Lennox Partnership, WEA Scotland, The Ayrshire Community Trust, Barnardos Scotland, and CEiS Ayrshire for the provision of employability and skills specialist key worker services.
The framework supports the council's efforts to reduce unemployment and address poverty in the local area.
Services are based on the nationally recognised employability and skills 5-stage pipeline and delivered through a coordinated model across three lots.
The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by 2 x 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.
The total contract value is £2,341,627.
Funding is not guaranteed and is subject to allocations from various sources, including the European Social Fund.
The council reserves the option to deliver some services in-house.
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