Award

Supply Business & Administration Modern Apprentice Delivery

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Tender

01 Dec 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking qualified contractors for the "Supply Business & Administration Modern Apprentice Delivery" project, aimed at delivering apprenticeships to approximately 45 candidates annually. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following an open procedure initiated in December 2017, with a significant deadline for bids having been set for 15 January 2018. The project is categorised under services and entails activities primarily in the public services and community amenities sectors, in the Perth area, postcode PH1 5PH. The total estimated value of the contract is £200,000, and the contract period extends from 19 February 2018 to 18 February 2021, with a potential two-year extension option.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialised in delivering training and apprenticeship programmes, particularly within the context of Business and Administration qualifications. Companies with proven experience in the vocational training sector, and those accredited to provide modern apprenticeship frameworks, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, businesses providing tailored solutions to meet the needs of local authorities and those capable of demonstrating strong financial health and relevant qualifications will have a competitive advantage in securing this tender.

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Notice Title

Supply Business & Administration Modern Apprentice Delivery

Notice Description

Perth and Kinross Council were seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to Tender for the Supply of Business & Administration Modern Apprentice Delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth and Kinross Council were seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to Tender for the Supply of Business & Administration Modern Apprentice Delivery. Perth & Kinross Council are contracted and receive funding by Skills Development Scotland to deliver Business & Administration Modern Apprenticeships; alongside other Modern Apprentice Frameworks. We recruit approximately 45 candidates per annum, with the majority of these progressing the Business & Administration MA Framework. We required a training provider to deliver a quality programme to support these Modern Apprentices. Perth & Kinross Council have been running this funded Programme since 1996 (previously Skillseeker Programme). The Modern Apprentices are located throughout the Perth and Kinross area and undertake an initial assessment period to evaluate which level of qualification (either Level 2 or Level 3) best suits.

Renewal: The Purchaser shall have the option of extending the Contract (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to 2 years after the expiry of the term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000520955
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR315063
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2018 - 18 Feb 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
It is anticipated that this would be readvertised late 2022.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@pkc.gov.uk, kharper@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475000

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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