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Modern Apprenticeship 2018-19 - Training Provider

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is conducting a tender for the "Modern Apprenticeship 2018-19 - Training Provider" contract as part of the Scottish Government's initiative to promote workforce training. This procurement falls under the education sector and is located in Glasgow, with an invitation for bids set to close on 29 January 2018. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 2 April 2018. The tender was initiated through an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training organisations and educational providers looking to engage in Scotland's modern apprenticeship framework, which aims to support on-the-job learning and economic growth. Businesses that specialise in training services, particularly those focused on vocational skills across various industries, are well-suited to compete. With a budget that reflects the joint investment from employers and public funding, participants can expect to contribute to and benefit from a programme that fosters workforce development and long-term employment solutions.

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Notice Title

Modern Apprenticeship 2018-19 - Training Provider

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme for starts for 2018/19 and continued residual contracts. SDS administers the Scottish Government's funding contribution toward the cost of training form employees that employers wish to support through an approved MA Framework. The dual purpose of the MA Programme is to support individuals to learn while in work; and economic growth across Scotland. MAs are a joint investment between employers and public funding. Employers invest through wage costs and on-going support and public funding contributes towards the cost of training. The overall budget for 2018-19 has yet to be finalised and the budget is indicative and is based on 2017-18 and is subject to change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS is inviting bids for MA Starts for a duration of 12 months from April 2018 to March 2019. MAs already in training shall continue. Part 1 shall be evaluated and those who pass the minimum standards shall have their Part 2 submission evaluated. If you pass Part 1 there is no guarantee that you shall be allocated all or any delivery places bid for. SDS reserves the right throughout the year to re-allocate/re-distribute delivery places as required to meet requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000520356
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325952
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20187 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
THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED
Contact Name
Stacy McDonald
Contact Email
stacy.mcdonald@sds.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412856143

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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