Tender

Revenue Scotland - The Development of a Scottish Tax Education Programme (STEP)

REVENUE SCOTLAND

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Tender

29 Nov 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Revenue Scotland is conducting a tender for the development of a Scottish Tax Education Programme (STEP), aimed at creating a comprehensive educational initiative on devolved taxes. The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 7 January 2019. The procurement method is open, allowing for competitive entries from qualified providers. The buying organisation is based in Edinburgh, UK, at PO Box 24068, Victoria Quay, and can be contacted via email at Maria.Kelly@revenuescotland.gsi.gov.uk or by telephone at +44 1312444659. The service required is classified under the CPV code 80510000, covering educational services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in learning and development, particularly those with expertise in tax education or compliance training. Companies that hold credentials such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Certificate in Learning and Development would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will contribute to a programme that requires bespoke learning modules, thereby gaining visibility and potentially establishing long-term relationships with a key government organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Revenue Scotland - The Development of a Scottish Tax Education Programme (STEP)

Notice Description

Revenue Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Learning Partner to work with in-house technical tax specialists to undertake the development of an education programme on devolved taxes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Revenue Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Learning Partner to work with in-house technical tax specialists to design a highly participative and creative learning programme on devolved taxes. The Service Provider will be responsible for supporting the effective and efficient design, delivery and evaluation of bespoke learning modules related to operational requirements. The design of bespoke learning modules will be the primary focus of the Service Provider. This national provision will be branded as the "Scottish Tax Education Programme", (STEP). The Service Provider will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of the Contract and will provide sufficient resources, including staff, equipment, and learning resources to ensure the availability of the required services from the Contract start date. The Service Provider should be a specialist in learning and development and must provide sufficient resource to ensure that the design, delivery and evaluation of STEP are in line with professionally recognised learning and quality standards in agreement with the Purchaser. The Service Provider will be required to hold as a minimum the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) "Certificate in Learning and Development or an equivalent accreditation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000559125
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338501
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
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

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2019Expired
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
REVENUE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maria.kelly@revenuescotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312444659

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 9BR
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
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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