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Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1A

Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited

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25 Feb 2021 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Skills Development Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Government, is conducting a public procurement process titled "Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1A." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and aims to provide apprenticeship opportunities for unemployed or economically inactive young people aged 16-18 across Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key stages include the tender stage currently underway, with a significant volume of up to 7,605 places across various lots available for delivery. The contracting process is expected to deliver services over a period of 26 weeks, with a timeline for submissions leading to an eventual contract award.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for training providers and educational institutions, especially those specialising in business skills, engineering, IT digital hardware, software, and social services for young people. Businesses that offer structured apprenticeship training and have experience working with disadvantaged youth may find it particularly advantageous to compete for these contracts. Engagement in this initiative can lead not only to contractual income but also to enhanced reputational benefits and contributions to local workforce development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1A

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on behalf of Scottish Government, invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) - Phase 1A. There will be further phases with up to 7,605 places available for overall programme. PA has been developed to support individuals in Scotland who have reached school leaving age up to age 18, who are not in receipt of benefit, a route to an apprenticeship and employment opportunities. There are currently 5 Frameworks available for delivery - Business Skills (including Digital), Engineering, IT Digital Hardware, IT Digital Software and Social Services Children & Young People. All PA frameworks will be for 26 weeks and are at SCQF level 6 with the exception being Engineering which will be for 36 weeks and at SCQF level 5 (all extended up to maximum of 52 weeks if the participant is disabled or care experienced).The estimated volume for this notice is for up to 2,000 PA starts.

Lot Information

PA - Lot 1 - Business Skills (Including Digital)

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18. Additional information: The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved

PA - Lot 2 - Enginering

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18. Additional information: The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved

PA - Lot 3 - IT Digital Hardware

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18. Additional information: The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved

PA - Lot 4 - IT Digital Software

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18. Additional information: The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

PA - Lot 5 - Social Services Children & Young People

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18. Additional information: The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029618
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003760-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
33
Supplier Names

Aberdeenshire Council

Ayrshire College

Borders College

Childcare Management Company Ltd

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar

Direct Partners Ltd

Dundee and Angus College

East Kilbride & District Engineering Group Training Association Ltd

East Scot Training Services Ltd T/A Angus Training Group

FARE

Fife College

Fife Council

GALLOWAY TRAINING LIMITED

GP Strategies Training Limited

Genius People

Glasgow Clyde College

Glasgow Kelvin College

Limelight Careers Ltd

Microcom Training

New College Lanarkshire

Pentland Assessment Centres Ltd

PeoplePlus Group Ltd

Qualitas International

R T Resources Ltd

Recruitment Training (Edinburgh) Ltd

Sixth Sense Training

The Tell Organisation

Tigers Ltd

Tullos Training Ltd

University of Strathclyde

Virtual Learning Company Ltd

West Dunbartonshire Council

West Lothian College - MAIN CONTACT FOR ALL TENDERS

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