Award

Project Delivery Training Framework

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2023 at 14:36

Tender

13 Jul 2023 at 13:58

Planning

26 Jun 2023 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the "Project Delivery Training Framework" in the education and training services category. This procurement opportunity was completed under the Light Touch Regime. The contract, with a value of £300,000 GBP, was signed on 9th October 2023. Elite Training and Consultancy (Scotland) Ltd is the active supplier for this award. The procurement stage was a tender, following an open procedure. The procurement process created opportunities for businesses to provide training services in project delivery, with community benefits included in the requirement.

The "Project Delivery Training Framework" tender by the Scottish Government offers opportunities for businesses, especially those providing training services in the education sector. The framework agreement focuses on strengthening project delivery capability within the government and supporting staff learning needs. The procurement method was open, allowing a competitive process for suppliers to engage. The contract, which has a value of £300,000 GBP, includes provisions for additional services like Open Courses, Closed Courses, and Bespoke Courses. Businesses with expertise in project delivery training and education services would find this tender suitable for expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Project Delivery Training Framework

Notice Description

The Project Delivery Profession is a network of professionals in government who are involved with the delivery of projects, programmes and portfolios. The framework agreement provides project delivery learning, including accredited/certified training. It is an integral part of our development strategy to strengthen project delivery capability in central government and ensures that learning opportunities best support the learning needs of staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement is a replacement for the existing Project Delivery Training Framework. The framework agreement is a single-supplier agreement which can be used by all specified Framework Public Bodies. The Contractor will be responsible for training course administration. The framework agreement will be expected to provide Open Courses, Closed Courses and Bespoke Courses.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension, 7 November 2026 to 6 November 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dc9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032797-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80500000 - Training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
8 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2023 - 6 Nov 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kerry.gubbins@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
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 North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY (SCOTLAND

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