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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is currently involved in a procurement process titled "SDP Framework for Public Sector Procurement Training." This tender, which falls under the services industry category, aims to develop a framework for training small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in various aspects of public procurement. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract signed on 26th March 2018. The framework is divided into four geographical lots covering North, Central, and South Scotland, as well as webinars available throughout Scotland. Key dates associated with this tender include a submission deadline that previously occurred on 27th October 2017, and the award decision date on 26th March 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in public sector procurement processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises with a track record in delivering training, especially in the context of Scottish procurement regulations and platforms like Public Contracts Scotland, would be well-suited to compete for this framework. With a framework agreement that encourages competition across various lots, there is potential for multiple businesses to engage and establish long-term relationships with the procurement authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SDP Framework for Public Sector Procurement Training

Notice Description

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) wishes to develop a Framework of Public Sector Procurement Trainers for the purposes of training SME's in various aspects of public procurement. As a minimum, trainers must be able to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of the Public Sector tendering process in Scotland including the use of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and PCS - Tender, as well as the wider UK and European procurement regulations and systems. This Framework will be split into 3 geographical Lots across Scotland: Lot 1 - North Scotland, Lot 2 - Central Scotland and Lot 3 - South Scotland plus a fourth Lot (Lot 4) for Webinars throughout the whole of Scotland. Please note this Framework does not cover Orkney, Shetland or the Western Isles of Scotland.

Lot Information

North Scotland

Lot 1 - North Scotland and Argyll & Bute which covers the geographical area - Highland; Moray; Aberdeenshire; Aberdeen City; Argyll & Bute

Renewal: The contract will be renewed following the expiry of the current contract

Central Scotland

Lot 2 of the Framework covers the geographical area - Glasgow City; North & South Lanarkshire; North, South & East Ayrshire; East & West Dunbartonshire; Renfrewshire; East Renfrewshire; Inverclyde; Edinburgh City; East, West & Mid Lothian; Fife; Perth & Kinross; Angus; Dundee City; Falkirk; Stirling and Clackmannanshire

Renewal: The contract will be renewed following the expiry of the current contract

South Scotland

Lot 3 of the Framework covers the geographical area Scottish Borders; Dumfries & Galloway

Renewal: The contract will be renewed at the end of the expiry of the current contract.

Webinars

Webinars are two 45 minute sessions over two consecutive days

Renewal: The contract will be renewed following the expiry of the current contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000501045
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315584
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2017Expired
Award Date
26 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Caughey Solutions Limited

Intend Business Development Ltd

JI Management Ltd

Millstream

Thornton & Lowe Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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