Awarded contract

Employability Services Framework Agreement for Highland Communities

Awarded
£10m
Published 12 Aug 2026

Framework for delivering flexible, innovative employability support services to address economic challenges in Highland communities.

United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 12 Aug 2026· TodayFind a Tender

Decision brief

4 fields
  • Contract value
    £10,000,000
    Pounds sterling
  • Closing date
    Rolling
    No closing date published
  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom
    Scotland

Suppliers

33 suppliers

Lifecycle

Awarded

Contract awarded. Originally published today.

12 August 2026
Awarded — no open tender advertised

Brief

This framework agreement seeks suppliers to deliver innovative employability support services tailored to address the specific economic challenges facing Highland communities. The framework will provide flexibility for service providers to develop customized solutions that help residents improve employment prospects and economic resilience. Eligible suppliers should review the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents for detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, specifications, and application procedures. Services may include job training, skills development, career counseling, job placement support, and other employability interventions. The framework will be used to commission services that respond to local labor market needs and support community economic development.

Track record

1 award · 1 winner
Open panel

Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

In education training, The Highland Council has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

Who wins here
  1. STEMRAN LIMITED1× · 100%

Across education training, the most active winners are SHANNON TRUST, QA Ltd, PeoplePlus Group Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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