Tender

Associate Trainers (Digital Skills) - ITT

EDINBURGH COLLEGE

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05 Apr 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh College is currently conducting an open tender for the provision of Associate Trainer services focused on Digital Skills. The procurement process is active and falls under the education sector, with a total contract value of £60,000. Interested suppliers should submit their bids electronically by 12:00 PM on 7th May 2018, after which the bid opening will take place at the Edinburgh College Sighthill Campus. The contract period is expected to last for up to four years, with an initial two-year term and optional extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital skills training, particularly those with the capability to provide tailored training solutions in the Edinburgh and Lothians regions, as well as wider UK and international markets. Companies that demonstrate proven expertise in the education sector and are adept at fulfilling bespoke training requirements will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The open nature of the procurement process ensures that a diverse range of providers can participate, potentially leading to competitive advantages for innovative and skilled trainers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Associate Trainers (Digital Skills) - ITT

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking tenders from those able to provide Associate Trainer services to the Authority on a call-off basis subject to demand by the client.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the supply of Associate Training services Associate trainers will deliver training programmes on behalf of the Authority, which are designed to meet specific requirements, based upon a range of expertise held across its Faculties. Bidders must evidence that they have proven capability to provide this service. The Authority conducting a procurement process to select and appoint a number of associates trainers to capacity build and develop its capability in specialist areas where there is anticipated demand by delivering a range of bespoke training provision to businesses chiefly in the Edinburgh & Lothians regions, but also anticipating demand UK wide and internationally. Although the Authority only requires a single tender submission for each role it will be subject to a two-stage evaluation. The first stage will be a qualification and selection evaluation questionnaire that will be used to select bids which will be considered at stage two. Those bids which do not meet the minimum qualification and selection criteria will not be considered at stage two. Stage two will mark the technical and commercial tender submission that have passed stage one. The information contained in the ITT is designed to ensure that completed Tender Responses are given equal and fair consideration. It is important that Tenderers provide all the information asked for in the format and order specified. Tenderers must read the ITT carefully before submitting a Tender Response. Failure to comply with the instructions for completion and submission of a Tender Response will result in elimination from the procurement exercise.

Renewal: 24 month initial contract with two optional 12 month contracts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000538407
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315737
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72212931 - Training software development services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315354764

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4DE
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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