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What this is

Scotland Excel is managing an established national Flexible Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability Services (reference 0222). This notice is for new candidates to join the existing DPS — providers already on the DPS need not re-apply. The DPS has 4 service category lots: Lot 1 Engagement/Assessment/Action Planning/Case Management/Key Worker Support, Lot 2 Barrier Removal, Lot 3 Vocational and Accredited Activity, Lot 4 Employer Engagement/Advice/Support. Each lot has 32 geographical sub-categories (one per Scottish council). Estimated value £80,000,000 over 48 months. Continuously open throughout DPS lifetime.

Key points

  • National Scotland Excel Employability Services DPS — 4 lots × 32 Scottish council areas; continuously open for new candidates; existing providers need not reapply
  • DPS under Regulation 35/76; £80m estimated; call-off competitions within geographical sub-categories
  • Contact: socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk; Scotland Excel central purchasing body; deadline 29 May 2026

Who can bid

Flexible DPS under Regulation 35/76. Scotland Excel (central purchasing body), Renfrewshire House, Paisley PA1 1AR. New candidates only — existing DPS providers need not re-apply. 4 service categories × 32 geographical service categories (32 Scottish councils). Candidates must identify geographical areas they can serve.

How it is scored

DPS admission criteria in procurement documents. Individual call-off competitions conducted within the DPS. The DPS is continuously open throughout its lifetime for new candidates.

Money

Estimated value £80,000,000 excluding VAT. National DPS. 48 months per lot. No EU funding.

How to submit

Application via PCS-Tender. Deadline: 29 May 2026 (initial intake; DPS remains continuously open). Contact: socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender portal. Contact: socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk, Scotland Excel, +44 1414888230.

Contract period

DPS duration: 48 months per lot. Continuously open for new candidate applications. Individual contracts awarded via call-offs within each of the 32 council geographical sub-categories.

Classification

CPV 79611000 — Job search services 98200000 — Equal opportunities consulting services75310000 — Benefit services79634000 — Career guidance services80530000 — Vocational training services80531100 — Industrial training services85312310 — Guidance services Scotland

Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.