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Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is overseeing the tender process for "Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 Phase 2," which aims to facilitate Foundation Apprenticeships across Scotland. This procurement is in the planning stage and invites proposals from interested parties to achieve 5,000 starts by the academic year 2019. Key deadlines include a tender submission period that ends on 10th December 2018. The procurement method is open, which enhances accessibility for a wider range of suppliers, and the primary industry category is education, specifically targeting various regions in Scotland including Aberdeenshire, Ayrshire, the Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, East Lothian, and more.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in educational services, training provisions, and collaborative partnership models. Ideal candidates for this contract are those capable of delivering training frameworks in conjunction with local colleges, schools, and employers, demonstrating innovative approaches to apprenticeships. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations focusing on educational development or community engagement initiatives are well-suited to compete for these contracts, enhancing their reach and impact within the educational landscape of Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Foundation Apprenticeships 2019-21 Phase 2

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 for Phase 2 in this notice is for 1,860 FA starts. SDS may use these places to contract for a higher volume to ensure achievement of the 5,000 target overall for Phase 1 and 2.. 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 one year 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

Lot 16 - 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.

Lot 18 - 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.

Lot 19 - 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.

Lot 2 - Aberdeenshire - Rural

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.

Lot 3 - Ayrshire - Urban

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.

Lot 4 - Ayrshire - Rural

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.

Lot 5 - Borders - Urban

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.

Lot 6 - Borders - Rural

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.

Lot 7 - Dumfries & Galloway - Urban

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.

Lot 8 - Dumfries & Galloway - Rural

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.

Lot 9 - Edinburgh East & Midlothian - Urban

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.

Lot 10 - Edinburgh East & Midlothian- Rural

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.

Lot 11 - 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.

Lot 15 - Highlands & Islands - Rural

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.

Lot 14 - Highlands & Islands - Urban

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.

Lot 1 - Aberdeen City and Shire - Urban

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.

Lot 12 - 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.

Lot 13 - 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.

Lot 17 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000562192
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344837
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,770,958 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, 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, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, 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
13
Supplier Names

Aberdeenshire Council

Borders College

East Ayrshire Council

East Lothian Council

Farmer Jones Academy

Genius PPT

North Ayrshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council

R T Resources Ltd

South Ayrshire Council

West College Scotland

West Lothian College - MAIN CONTACT FOR ALL TENDERS

tigers (sta ) limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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