This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 15:00

Tender

20 Sep 2024 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training through a framework agreement, as detailed in the tender titled "PROC 24-2575 Provision of Specialist ICT Training Courses". This procurement process is in the award stage and includes both onsite and offsite training delivery within the UKM region. The framework agreement, which has been awarded to Indicia Training, covers a period of three years with an optional extension of up to 12 months, potentially totalling an estimated spend of up to GBP 1,800,000. Key dates include the contract signing on 19th March 2025 and the procurement process initiation date of 20th September 2024. The open procedure was utilised for this tender, and the procurement category is classified under training services (CPV 80500000).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in ICT training services, particularly those with capabilities in developing comprehensive onsite and offsite training programmes. SMEs, especially those accredited by major technology firms like Microsoft, Cisco, and Oracle, are well-suited to compete for such contracts given the emphasis on specialised ICT training. The framework agreement not only promises substantial financial value but also offers the scope for delivering high-quality training services, thus enabling businesses to reinforce their credentials and expand their client base within the public sector. Additionally, firms with strong commitments to equality, diversity, and data protection compliance will find themselves aligned with the requirements stipulated by the Scottish Police Authority in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PROC 24-2575 Provision of Specialist ICT Training Courses (Framework Agreement)

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a requirement to appoint a Provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training both onsite and offsite. The Provider must be able to deliver core courses that have been identified, there will also be a provision for the Provider to deliver non-core courses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a requirement to appoint a Provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training both onsite and offsite. This is a Single Supplier Framework Agreement. The duration of the Framework will be for three(3)years with the option to extend the Framework for a further one (1) period of up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total estimated spend over the duration of the Framework Agreement (including any extension periods) is 1,600,000 GBP however the Authority reserves the right to spend up to 1,800,000 GBP.

Renewal: The initial contract period will be 36 months, with the option to extend for a period up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049ca6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013724-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 year period, 4 years if optional extension is activated.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Indicia Training

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