Award

National Training Contract

CHILDREN'S HEARINGS SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2018 at 00:00

Tender

18 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Training Contract has been awarded by Children's Hearings Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK. The contract falls under the services industry category and involves the provision of training for volunteers within the Children's Panel System. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 28th September 2018, following a successful award process that initiated on 31st May 2018. The contract value is approximately £5,361,245 and is currently active.

This tender presents a business opportunity particularly suited for training providers with experience in delivering large-scale educational programmes and a strong understanding of virtual and blended learning environments. Companies that specialise in training volunteers, especially those with qualifications recognised by the Scottish Qualification Authority, would be competitive bidders for similar future contracts. The emphasis on quality and cost-effective training solutions provides a strong incentive for businesses to showcase their expertise in educational delivery and resource development.

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Notice Title

National Training Contract

Notice Description

Children's Hearing Scotland (CHS) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider, to undertake the provision of Training for Children's Panel System volunteers or Children's Hearings Scotland volunteers. The Service Provider will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of all training related operational requirements and the delivery of high quality, cost effective training that represents value for money and facilitates learning and development. Services shall include providing a virtual learning environment, the use of a blended learning approach, the design, delivery and evaluation of large-scale, high volume, training and the development of technical course materials and supporting resources.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Children's Hearing Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider, to undertake the provision of Training for Children's Panel System volunteers or Children's Hearings Scotland volunteers. The Service Provider will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of all training related operational requirements and the delivery of high quality, cost effective training that represents value for money and facilitates learning and development. Services shall include providing a virtual learning environment, the use of a blended learning approach, the design, delivery and evaluation of large-scale, high volume, training and the development of technical course materials and supporting resources.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000538877
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334737
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,361,245 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jan 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHILDREN'S HEARINGS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Lynda Collin
Contact Email
lynda.collin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443618

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7TB
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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