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ScotGrad Residential Training

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ScotGrad Residential Training" contract is managed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), located in Inverness, UK. The procurement phase has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Skillfluence on 23 July 2018. This contract spans 37 months, with an optional one-year extension, and has an estimated total value of £116,080. The contract falls under the services category of "economic affairs," and its execution is set to commence from September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on developing and delivering training materials and residential training courses. Companies specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in graduate and student training programmes, would be ideal candidates to participate. The open procedure procurement method encourages various businesses, especially SMEs, to compete and showcase their qualifications, enhancing their potential for growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ScotGrad Residential Training

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. HIE utilises ScotGrad (www.scotgrad.co.uk) to deliver both a Graduate Placement and a Student Placement Programme. It is a multi-partner programme, in the Highlands and Islands it is funded by HIE and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide the following requirements, whilst offering best value in the expenditure of public funds: - Develop suitable training materials - Deliver the residential training courses - Evaluate the training materials and content The Contract has been awarded for 37 months with an optional 1 year extension. The figure in II.1.6 is the total value of services over the maximum duration of the contract (incl optional extension).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services will be required from September 2018 for a period of 3 years and 1 month (37 months - contract expected to in Sept 2018 and is let until Oct 2021), unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Options: HIE may choose to modify this contract where for example, the delivery of similar services are required. The Contract might be modified in the future - some examples, including but not limited to: - Venue change outwith HIE's control - Additional content required due to new topics especially related to technology becoming vital for the success of the graduate/student placements - Delivery a 5th graduate training course / year if there is sufficient demand.

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 37 months with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000525503
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325951
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£127,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,080 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLFLUENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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