Award

Delivery Partner for Standards and Frameworks

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is overseeing the procurement process for the "Delivery Partner for Standards and Frameworks" project, which falls under the general public services category. The procurement method is open, with the tender currently active and the closing date for submissions set for 20 February 2017. This initiative is located in Glasgow, UK, and aims to create funding for the development or review of National Occupational Standards (NOS) across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, necessitating engagement from parties that can demonstrate significant employer demand and align with labour market needs.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in vocational training, skills development, or consultancy, particularly those with experience in developing or reviewing NOS. Companies that can effectively highlight their understanding of industry needs, legislative changes, and labour market requirements will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project not only supports employability by establishing benchmarks of performance but also allows participants to contribute to shaping vocational standards crucial for varying sectors and occupations within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Partner for Standards and Frameworks

Notice Description

SDS will manage the commissioning of Standards and Frameworks on behalf of the Devolved Administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The three Devolved Administrations are individually and collectively committed to maintaining NOS:Funding will be provided for the development of new NOS or the review of existing NOS. This will be according to evidence of demand provided by each of the DAs and the Delivery Partners. Evidence of demand should include one or more of the following: Evidence of significant employer demand for the NOS Evidence of demand to meet priorities in one or more of the Devolved Administrations Changes to the labour market, skills demands and/or working practices Changes to industry legislation or regulation

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Occupational Standards (NOS) NOS provide evidence-based benchmarks of competent performance which underpin occupational and vocational learning and development, apprenticeships and qualifications. To remain current NOS must reflect changes within industries and sectors e.g. changes to labour markets, job design and working practices, legislation, Government policy etc. NOS should be developed and will be approved in line with the following key principles. National Occupational Standards must: Work for businesses across the UK. Although some standards may be developed with a specific nation in mind, each nation must be consulted to ensure that they comply with policy. Be approved via the NOS QA process which can be found on the NOS database under 'Admin' then 'Guidance' Be reviewed and agreed by a representative sample of relevant employers and stakeholders in each of the four UK Nations (English employer consultation requirements remain to ensure NOS is applicable UK wide) Be based on rigorous, high quality LMI Be developed to the agreed NOS template Be freely available to all employers Be written in clear, plain language with a minimum of jargon Support employability by clearly showing the employability skills required for effective performance in each occupation Be suitable for use to inform sector qualification priorities Funding will be provided for the development of new NOS or the review of existing NOS. This will be according to evidence of demand provided by each of the DAs and the Delivery Partners. Evidence of demand should include one or more of the following: Evidence of significant employer demand for the NOS Evidence of demand to meet priorities in one or more of the Devolved Administrations Changes to the labour market, skills demands and/or working practices Changes to industry legislation or regulation

Renewal: 1 x 12 month option

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000479077
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280722
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270627
    Delivery Partner for Standards and Frameworks - SDS will manage the commissioning of Standards and Frameworks on behalf of the Devolved Administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The three Devolved Administrations are individually and collectively committed to maintaining NOS:Funding will be provided for the development of new NOS or the review of existing NOS. This will be according to evidence of demand provided by each of the DAs and the Delivery Partners. Evidence of demand should include one or more of the following: Evidence of significant employer demand for the NOS Evidence of demand to meet priorities in one or more of the Devolved Administrations Changes to the labour market, skills demands and/or working practices Changes to industry legislation or regulation
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280722
    Delivery Partner for Standards and Frameworks - SDS will manage the commissioning of Standards and Frameworks on behalf of the Devolved Administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The three Devolved Administrations are individually and collectively committed to maintaining NOS:Funding will be provided for the development of new NOS or the review of existing NOS. This will be according to evidence of demand provided by each of the DAs and the Delivery Partners. Evidence of demand should include one or more of the following: Evidence of significant employer demand for the NOS Evidence of demand to meet priorities in one or more of the Devolved Administrations Changes to the labour market, skills demands and/or working practices Changes to industry legislation or regulation

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