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Provision of Standards and Frameworks

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, located in Glasgow, is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Provision of Standards and Frameworks." This initiative falls under the education category and covers several occupational groupings, with the aim of developing National Occupational Standards and Frameworks for the Devolved Administrations of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The procurement is at the completed stage, having used an open procedure and involved multiple lots with an overall contract value estimated at £185,000. Key milestones include a submission deadline that closed on 18th July 2018 and award recommendations made shortly thereafter.

This procurement presents several opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training, and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in developing standards and frameworks. Companies that provide support for Modern Apprenticeships or possess expertise in educational qualifications—such as National Occupational Standards—will be well-positioned to compete for contracts. With several notable contracts awarded to large organisations including CLD Standards Council Scotland, Netherlee Consulting Ltd, and Instructus Group, potential suppliers should leverage this framework to establish long-term partnerships and expand their service offerings within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Standards and Frameworks

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a single supplier for each Occupational grouping lot as detailed within the documentation for the development of National Occupational Standards and Frameworks. SDS is working on behalf of the Devolved Administrations of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Lot Information

Occupational Group 7 Education and Allied Services

The scope of the tendered services covers provision of the review and/or new development of: - National Occupational Standards (NOS) - NOS - Welsh Translation - SVQs (and/or alternative competence based qualifications) including Credit Rating for the SCQF and the development of an assessment strategy - Modern Apprenticeships/Apprenticeships as required for this Occupational Grouping as specified on the Product List

Occupational Group 10a Building Services Engineering

The scope of the tendered services covers provision of the review and/or new development of: - National Occupational Standards (NOS) - NOS - Welsh Translation - SVQs (and/or alternative competence based qualifications) including Credit Rating for the SCQF and the development of an assessment strategy - Modern Apprenticeships/Apprenticeships as required for this Occupational Grouping as specified on the Product List

Occupational Group 10b Property, Housing and Facilities

The scope of the tendered services covers provision of the review and/or new development of: - National Occupational Standards (NOS) - NOS - Welsh Translation - SVQs (and/or alternative competence based qualifications) including Credit Rating for the SCQF and the development of an assessment strategy - Modern Apprenticeships/Apprenticeships as required for this Occupational Grouping as specified on the Product List

Occupational Group 13 Information Technology and Telecommunications

The scope of the tendered services covers provision of the review and/or new development of: - National Occupational Standards (NOS) - NOS - Welsh Translation - SVQs (and/or alternative competence based qualifications) including Credit Rating for the SCQF and the development of an assessment strategy - Modern Apprenticeships/Apprenticeships as required for this Occupational Grouping as specified on the Product List

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000546658
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333860
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£159,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2019

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CLD STANDARDS COUNCIL SCOTLAND

INSTRUCTUS GROUP

NETHERLEE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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