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The Provision of CITB Assessment Services for West College Scotland

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2024 at 15:58

Tender

09 Apr 2024 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed pertains to West College Scotland's initiative to appoint a single supplier for providing on-site assessment services and managing the portfolio element of SVQs within the Construction and Building Services Sector. This tender, titled "The Provision of CITB Assessment Services for West College Scotland," falls under the "Adult and other education services" industry category. The procurement is in the award stage, with the winning supplier being Competence Matters. The contract, valued at £768,000 and signed on 1st July 2024, will be carried out at West College Scotland located in the region UKM82.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in education services related to construction assessments. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include those with capabilities in managing and assessing SVQ portfolios and possessing robust systems for ensuring a resilient and sustainable supply chain. Additionally, the contract's focus on technical and professional qualifications, as well as financial stability, makes it ideal for companies that can demonstrate quality assurance in educational service delivery and maintain strong insurance and economic standards. This tender encompasses stringent selection criteria ensuring that only proficient and financially stable suppliers will be considered.

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Notice Title

The Provision of CITB Assessment Services for West College Scotland

Notice Description

West College Scotland is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide services for on-site assessment as well as managing and assessing the portfolio element of these SVQs. The College is seeking a Contractor for the Provision of On-Site Assessment Services for construction courses which are provided under the Construction and Building Services Sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West College Scotland is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide services for on-site assessment as well as managing and assessing the portfolio element of these SVQs. The College is seeking a Contractor for the Provision of On-Site Assessment Services for construction courses which are provided under the Construction and Building Services Sector.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045093
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024935-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£768,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
claire.earnshaw@wcs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3006006060

Buyer Location

Locality
TEAMS
Postcode
PA3 4DR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPETENCE MATTERS

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