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Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited has initiated an open procurement process for the "Employability Fund 2018/19", aimed at providing services under the Education sector in Scotland. The procurement, which falls under the social and other specific services category, has reached the award stage, with a total estimated value of £17 million. The tender period concluded on 24 January 2018, and contracts are set to run for twelve months from April 2018 to March 2019. The buying organisation, located at Monteith House in Glasgow, will be contracting on behalf of the Scottish Government.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the education and training sectors, to engage in projects that facilitate employability for unemployed individuals. Companies equipped to deliver training, skills development, or associated support services will find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. New bidders should note that the evaluation process consists of two parts, where initial screening must be successfully navigated to advance further, thereby offering a competitive edge to those who can meet the rigorous quality and performance standards set by Skills Development Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Employability Fund 2018/19

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) will contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Employability Fund (EF) Programme for 2018/19 and includes funding for those participants who started prior to 1 April 2018. The interventions offered through EF continue to map to stages 2 to 4 of the strategic skills pipeline (SSP), and aim to assist unemployed individuals to progress towards and into employment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) will contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Employability Fund (EF) Programme for 2018/19 and includes funding for those participants who started prior to 1 April 2018. The interventions offered through EF continue to map to stages 2 to 4 of the strategic skills pipeline (SSP), and aim to assist unemployed individuals to progress towards and into employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000522851
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325897
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 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
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
Postcode Area
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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