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Early Learning & Childcare Qualifications 2018

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is seeking contractors for the "Early Learning & Childcare Qualifications 2018" framework, aimed at providing Accredited Training Qualifications to Early Learning and Childcare Workers within the Highland Council Area. This procurement process is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 9 May 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £110,000, and interested suppliers are required to submit their bids electronically. The procurement follows an open procedure, and training services will be delivered across the Highlands and Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those offering qualifications in social services and childhood practice. Companies that focus on delivering vocational training or have experience with frameworks for education are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the collaborative nature of this procurement, participation may also boost a supplier's profile and reputation in the region, contributing to business growth and the potential for future contracts.

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Notice Title

Early Learning & Childcare Qualifications 2018

Notice Description

A framework for the provision of Accredited Training Qualifications to Early Learning and Childcare Workers in the Highland Council Area. Any successful Contractors will provide candidates accessing the Framework with a range of training courses covering the following: a) SVQ 2 Social Services (Children & Young People) b) SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) c) BA Childhood Practice d) PDA Childhood Practice (level 9)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires Contractors to provide Accredited Training Qualifications to Early Learning and Childcare Workers in the Highland Council Area. Contractors will provide candidates accessing the framework with a range of training courses covering the following: a) SVQ 2 Social Services (Children & Young People) b) SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) c) BA Childhood Practice d) PDA Childhood Practice (level 9)

Renewal: 1 year framework with option to extend for up to an additional 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000537792
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325290
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 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 HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk, cpscontracts@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1349886606, +44 1463702204

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
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 West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI

NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316009
    Early Learning & Childcare Qualifications 2018 - A framework for the provision of Accredited Training Qualifications to Early Learning and Childcare Workers in the Highland Council Area. Any successful Contractors will provide candidates accessing the Framework with a range of training courses covering the following: a) SVQ 2 Social Services (Children & Young People) b) SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) c) BA Childhood Practice d) PDA Childhood Practice (level 9)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325290
    Early Learning & Childcare Qualifications 2018 - A framework for the provision of Accredited Training Qualifications to Early Learning and Childcare Workers in the Highland Council Area. Any successful Contractors will provide candidates accessing the Framework with a range of training courses covering the following: a) SVQ 2 Social Services (Children & Young People) b) SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) c) BA Childhood Practice d) PDA Childhood Practice (level 9)

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