Award

National Job Evaluation for the College Sector in Scotland

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Tender

04 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is seeking tenders for the project titled "National Job Evaluation for the College Sector in Scotland". This procurement process falls under the education industry category and is located in Scotland. Currently at the award stage, the contract has a value of £133,500 and was signed on 25th January 2018. The procurement method used for this contract was open, with an emphasis on a national job evaluation scheme intended for employees in the Further Education Sector, governed by the National Recognition and Procedure Agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational consultancy and human resources management, particularly those specialising in job evaluation and evaluation methodologies. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience, particularly those with existing frameworks for similar services or a deep understanding of compliance with the Equality Act 2010, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers of this nature can position themselves to engage effectively in future educational contracts and expand their portfolio within the public sector, leveraging their expertise to meet the needs of educational institutions across Scotland.

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Notice Title

National Job Evaluation for the College Sector in Scotland

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a single Contractor for the supply of a National Job Evaluation Scheme and System for the Further Education Sector in Scotland and associated services. The National Job Evaluation scheme for Further Education in Scotland is to be introduced for employees covered by the National Recognition and Procedure Agreement (NRPA) of the National Joint Negotiating Committee (NJNC). Colleges Scotland intends to Call-Off directly from the Framework Agreement on behalf of all participating institutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is has put in place a Framework Agreement to appoint a single Contractor for the supply of a National Job Evaluation Scheme and System for the Further Education Sector in Scotland and associated services. The National Job Evaluation scheme for Further Education in Scotland is to be introduced for employees covered by the National Recognition and Procedure Agreement (NRPA) of the National Joint Negotiating Committee (NJNC). Colleges Scotland intends to Call-Off directly from the Framework Agreement on behalf of all participating institutions.

Renewal: The Authority has the option to extend for an additional 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000513600
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343032
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mmclaughlin@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES CONSORTIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297506
    National Job Evaluation for the College Sector in Scotland - The Authority is seeking to appoint a single Contractor for the supply of a National Job Evaluation Scheme and System for the Further Education Sector in Scotland and associated services. The National Job Evaluation scheme for Further Education in Scotland is to be introduced for employees covered by the National Recognition and Procedure Agreement (NRPA) of the National Joint Negotiating Committee (NJNC). Colleges Scotland intends to Call-Off directly from the Framework Agreement on behalf of all participating institutions.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343032
    National Job Evaluation for the College Sector in Scotland - The Authority is seeking to appoint a single Contractor for the supply of a National Job Evaluation Scheme and System for the Further Education Sector in Scotland and associated services. The National Job Evaluation scheme for Further Education in Scotland is to be introduced for employees covered by the National Recognition and Procedure Agreement (NRPA) of the National Joint Negotiating Committee (NJNC). Colleges Scotland intends to Call-Off directly from the Framework Agreement on behalf of all participating institutions.

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