Employability Flexible Framework
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. This application is for: (1) providers who have not previously been awarded onto the framework and would like to apply; or (2) providers who have already been awarded a position on one or two of the lots on the framework and would like to apply to join a lot that they haven't been previously awarded onto.
Buyer
Stirling Council
Value
Not provided
Published
12 Jan 2026
Closes
16 Jan 2026
Procurement details
Source
Pcs
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
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CPV classifications
80000000
Education and training services
79611000
Job search services
80500000
Training services
80510000
Specialist training services
80521000
Training programme services
80530000
Vocational training services
80533000
Computer-user familiarisation and training services
80570000
Personal development training services
Lots
Lot 2 Vocational Training and Work Related Skills
Value not provided
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 individu...
Delivery: UKM77, UKM72
Lot 3 In-Work Support and Work Based Training
Value not provided
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...
Delivery: UKM77, UKM72
Lot 1 Engagement and Barrier Removal
Value not provided
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 demonst...
Delivery: UKM77, UKM72
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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. This application is for: (1) providers who have not previously b...
Contract notice · Web page
This is the tender guide which explains the process (reference only)
2 Dec 2025
Word document
Terms and conditions (reference only)
2 Dec 2025
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Please complete and sign
2 Dec 2025
Word document
This explains the lots and award processes (reference only)
2 Dec 2025
Word document
This is your pricing submission, please complete
2 Dec 2025
Excel spreadsheet
Please complete if you are applying for lot 1
2 Dec 2025
Word document
Please complete if you are applying for lot 2
2 Dec 2025
Word document
Please complete if you are applying for lot 3
2 Dec 2025
Word document
Please complete, this is your SPD (background company information)
2 Dec 2025
Word document
Just for info - this is the FAQs from when the framework was initially advertised
2 Dec 2025
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