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Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027

Skills Development Scotland Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 08:16

Award Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 11:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027" was conducted by Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited. Covering services within the education and training sector, this contract is intended to support modern apprenticeship services from the date of the award to 31 March 2027. The process is complete, with contracts signed on 15 June 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, following the regulations of social and other specific services. Located in the UKM region, this initiative promises a maximum estimated contract value of up to £2 million, funded by Scottish Government Ministers, with award criteria focusing largely on service delivery, leadership and quality culture, and sustainability.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services. With a substantial budget and a clear focus on high-quality service provision, companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as learning providers and employers in the sector, can benefit greatly by participating in future similar tenders. Businesses competent in offering training services and possessing strong leadership and quality practices will be ideally positioned to take advantage of opportunities offered by Skills Development Scotland, enabling them to enhance their capability and expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027

Notice Description

Modern Apprenticeships (MA) Services for starts for year 2026-2027. (from date of award to 31 March 2027. The current estimated value of this tender for start volumes is up to 500,000 GBP, for both lots. The total value of the contract is up to 2m for the life of the apprenticeship. (Both values are exclusive of any applicable VAT) for the life of the apprenticeship and is subject to a confirmed budget, from Scottish Government Ministers to SDS.

Lot Information

Lot 2 - MA Services - Employer

SDS invites bids from Learning Providers for MA Starts for the duration from award to 31 March 2027. Additional information: Bidders cannot bid for Lot 1 if bidding for Lot 2. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.

Lot 1 - MA Services - Learning provider

SDS invites bids from Learning Providers for MA Starts for the duration from award to 31 March 2027. Additional information: Bidders cannot bid for Lot 2 if bidding for Lot 1. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063891-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£453,702 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Skills Development Scotland Ltd
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
14
Supplier Names

3t Training Services Limited

ALternatyva Ltd

Child Central Training Limited

Luddon Construction Ltd

Mitchell & Murdoch Care Ltd.

Moore House School Ltd

MORAY MANAGEMENT LTD

TICA

BLENDED TRAINING

Dental Training Centre

AVQM

RADD Training

Di Maggio's Restaurant Group Ltd

Kibble Education and Care Centre

Further Information

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