Award

Graduate Apprenticeship - Pilot in Early Learning & Childcare 2019-2022

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Sep 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Jun 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, based in Glasgow, and involves a tender titled "Graduate Apprenticeship - Pilot in Early Learning & Childcare 2019-2022". This initiative falls under the education sector and is specifically aimed at Higher Education institutions in Scotland. The current stage of procurement is at the award stage, with significant developments having taken place recently. The contract, valued at £548,100, was signed on 10th August 2018. The delivery of the services is expected to occur across various locations in Scotland, and this tender was made available through an open procedure with submissions accepted until 11th July 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for Higher Education Institutions, particularly those offering early childhood education programmes, to expand their services and funding options through the Graduate Apprenticeship initiative. Businesses that specialise in educational services, teacher training, and early learning resources would be particularly well-suited to apply. Furthermore, with the competitive funding aspect of the offer, institutions may enhance their capabilities and outreach, thereby fostering educational growth and collaboration across Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graduate Apprenticeship - Pilot in Early Learning & Childcare 2019-2022

Notice Description

SDS invites proposals under Competitive Funding Offer. SDS is inviting proposals from Higher Education institutions operating principally in Scotland who would be eligible to apply for SFC Core Funding to deliver Graduate Apprenticeships in Early Learning and Childcare pilot.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS invites proposals under Competitive Funding Offer from Higher Education institutions operating principally in Scotland who would be eligible to apply for SFC Core Funding to deliver Graduate Apprenticeships Pilot in Early Learning & Childcare.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000546652
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330541
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£548,100 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£548,100 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£548,100 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Post Town
Glasgow
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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