Award

Land Based Apprenticeships

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 11:02

Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Skills Development Scotland Ltd is inviting suppliers to participate in the procurement process for delivering Land Based Apprenticeships, focusing on various regions within Scotland. The procurement is categorised under education and training services and encompasses three lots: South of Scotland, Lowlands and Uplands, and Highlands and Islands. The contract will span 12 months with the possibility to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The complete procurement process occurs under an open procedure, ensuring an equitable and transparent selection of suppliers. Suppliers are required to submit electronic responses by 10th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training, and agricultural services to expand their reach and engage in meaningful projects supported by the Scottish Government. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in apprenticeship programme delivery and knowledge of progression routes, stakeholder engagement, and training environments are highly suitable to compete for this contract. Successful suppliers will contribute to enhancing the competence and employability of individuals, consequently fostering community growth and economic development across Scotland.

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Notice Title

Land Based Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships

Lot Information

South of Scotland

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots and Lot 1 is for the South of Scotland. Additional information: This lot is for the South of Scotland. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 102,500 and GBP 127,000 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

Lowlands and Uplands

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this contract notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots. Lot 2 is Lowlands and Uplands. Additional information: This lot is for the Lowlands and Uplands. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 216,600 and GBP 270,860 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

Highlands and Islands

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this contract notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots. This lot is for Highlands and Islands. Additional information: This lot is for the Highlands and Islands. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 35,200 and GBP 44,000 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ceed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013619-2025
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,215 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£353,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sds.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698688824

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
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 East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANTRA

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