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Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is seeking proposals for the "Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21" programme, aimed at delivering Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the award stage, with an estimated total contract value of £26,600,000 for various regions including Aberdeen City, Dumfries & Galloway, Glasgow, and Fife. The projects are intended for the academic year 2019, with a procurement method classified as open. Key deadlines have been established for submission, with specific requirements outlined for potential suppliers to demonstrate their capacity and experience.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in educational services, training provision, and local community engagement. Organisations such as colleges, local authorities, and training providers, as well as those able to form consortiums, are well-positioned to compete for these contracts. The initiative aims to support young people in their educational pathways, targeting a total of 5,000 Foundation Apprenticeship starts, thus creating a vibrant marketplace for businesses engaged in enhancing workforce skills and educational outcomes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21

Notice Description

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships (FA) across Scotland for participants commencing in academic year 2019. On behalf of Scottish Government, SDS has an ambitious target of 5,000 FA starts by 2019. The estimated value in this notice is for 5,000 FA starts, however, in line with standard practice SDS may contract for a higher volume to ensure achievement of the 5,000 target. Delivery of each framework will require a partnership/sub-contractor or consortium approach to ensure delivery in line with regional demand. All arrangements will need to bring together Colleges, Local Authorities, Schools, Training Providers and Employers to support the ambitions of FA delivery across regions and frameworks for academic year 2019/21 for 2 year delivery and 2019/20 for shorter duration delivery FA programmes. The target group is young people in senior phase of school/education in Scotland and there are 12 frameworks currently available for delivery.

Lot Information

Foundation Apprenticeshipds 2019-21 - Lot 6 - Fife

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 - Lot 7 - Forth Valley

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 - Lot 8 - Glasgow

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 - Lot 9 - Highlands and Islands

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 - Lot 10 - Lanarkshire

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 - Lot 11 - Tayside

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 - Lot 12 - West Lothian

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticehsips 2019-21 - Lot 13 - West

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21- Lot 1 - Aberdeen City and Shire

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 - Lot 2 - Ayrshire

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 - Lot 3 - Borders

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 - Lot 4 - Dumfries & Galloway

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 - Lot 5 - Edinburgh, East & Midlothian

SDS invites proposals to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland for participants (young people in senior phase of education in Scotland) commencing in academic year 2019 for each of the 13 regions. Bids can be for a 2 year delivery and/or a shorter duration delivery.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000548974
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347068
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,100,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,600,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 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 Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited
Additional Buyers

North Lanarkshire Council

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
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Aberlour Child Care Trust

Ankerville Training Centre

Argyll and Bute Council - SVQ Centre

Ayrshire College

Borders College

Dumfries & Galloway College

Dumfries & Galloway Council

Dundee and Angus College

East Lothian Council

Edinburgh College

Fife Council

Forth Valley College

Glasgow Kelvin College

Midlothian Training Services

North East Scotland College

North Lanarkshire Council

South Lanarkshire College

South Lanarkshire Council

University of the Highlands and Islands

West College Scotland

West Lothian College - MAIN CONTACT FOR ALL TENDERS

tigers (sta ) limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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