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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Employability Services

Awarded to Aban Outdoor Ltd., Apex Scotland, Barnardo's +30 more

The Highland Council(buyer)

Published
Published 28 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 November 2025
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Overview

The Highland Council has awarded a £10 million framework agreement for the provision of employability services across Highland communities, addressing local economic challenges through innovative support solutions. The framework was awarded on 1 March 2026 to 33 providers including Apex Scotland, Barnardo's, ENABLE Scotland, Street League, and other local and national organisations. The contract is now in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
28 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£10,000,000
Award date
1 March 2026
Contract period
— → 8 February 2030
Winners
  • Aban Outdoor Ltd.
  • Apex Scotland
  • Barnardo's
  • Calman Trust Ltd
  • Centred(Scotland)
  • Change Mental Health Ltd
  • ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)
  • Emspired
  • Farmer Jones Academy c.i.c
  • Flip of The Coin SCIO
  • Glachbeg Croft Ltd
  • Glow impact CIC
  • Highland Thrive CIC
  • IRL Education CIC
  • Impact Arts
  • Kooth Digital Health Limited
  • Laura Lodahl Personal Development Coaching
  • Lead Scotland
  • Merkinch Partnership
  • Mhor Collective
  • Nairn River Enterprise (Green Hive)
  • New Start Highland
  • Perfect Patter Ltd
  • Runours Beauty School
  • STEMRAN LIMITED
  • Salvation Army Trustee Company(The)
  • Social Enterprise Academy
  • Street League
  • The CV Guru
  • Thurso community cafe
  • Triage Central Limited
  • UHI North, West and Hebrides
  • Youth Highland

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