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    ContractsEmployability Services Framework Agreement for Highland Communities
    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· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £10m
    Published 12 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

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

    Suppliers

    33 suppliers
    • ST
      STEMRAN LIMITED
    Lead contractor
  1. MP
    Merkinch Partnership
    Consortium partner
  2. AO
    Aban Outdoor Ltd.
    Consortium partner
  3. TC
    TRIAGE CENTRAL LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  4. CM
    Change Mental Health Ltd
    Consortium partner
  5. KD
    Kooth Digital Health Limited
    Consortium partner
  6. MC
    Mhor Collective
    Consortium partner
  7. SL
    STREET LEAGUE
    Consortium partner
  8. CS
    Centred(Scotland)
    Consortium partner
  9. TC
    Thurso community cafe
    Consortium partner
  10. LL
    Laura Lodahl Personal Development Coaching
    Consortium partner
  11. IA
    Impact Arts
    Consortium partner
  12. YH
    Youth Highland
    Consortium partner
  13. FJ
    Farmer Jones Academy c.i.c
    Consortium partner
  14. BA
    Barnardo's
    Consortium partner
  15. NS
    New Start Highland
    Consortium partner
  16. SE
    Social Enterprise Academy
    Consortium partner
  17. ES
    ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)
    Consortium partner
  18. HT
    Highland Thrive CIC
    Consortium partner
  19. LS
    Lead Scotland
    Consortium partner
  20. IE
    IRL Education CIC
    Consortium partner
  21. FC
    Flip of The Coin SCIO
    Consortium partner
  22. CT
    Calman Trust Ltd
    Consortium partner
  23. GI
    Glow impact CIC
    Consortium partner
  24. PP
    Perfect Patter Ltd
    Consortium partner
  25. CG
    The CV Guru
    Consortium partner
  26. UN
    UHI North West and Hebrides
    Consortium partner
  27. EM
    Emspired
    Consortium partner
  28. NR
    Nairn River Enterprise (Green Hive)
    Consortium partner
  29. SA
    SALVATION ARMY TRUSTEE COMPANY(THE)
    Consortium partner
  30. AS
    Apex Scotland
    Consortium partner
  31. GC
    Glachbeg Croft Ltd
    Consortium partner
  32. RB
    Runours Beauty School
    Consortium partner
  33. 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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    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b1
    HC
    Buyer
    The Highland Council
    Sector
    Education & Training