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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited as the buyer, seeking suppliers for the "Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2019" contract, focusing on the education industry sector. This opportunity is located in various regions across Scotland, with the procurement stage in the award phase as of May 2019. The tender had a submission deadline of 11 February 2019, with a value of £500,000 and it is structured under an open procurement method, aimed at fostering growth through modern apprenticeships.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in workforce development, training services, and educational support. Companies that focus on fair work practices and can demonstrate a commitment to fostering skilled workforces will be well suited to compete. Those with experience in apprenticeship programmes or educational partnerships may find this contract particularly relevant, as the successful bidders will play a vital role in the training and development of apprentices across Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2019

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) for starts for 2019/20 and continued residual (in-training) contracts for the duration of the Apprenticeship. SDS administers the Scottish Governments funding contribution towards the cost of training for employees that employers wish to support through an approval MA Framework. The dual purpose of the MA Programme is to support individuals to learn while in work; and economic growth across Scotland. MAs are a joint investment between employers and public funding. Employers invest through wage costs and on-going support and public funding contributes towards the cost of training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS is inviting bids for MA starts for a duration of 12 months from April 2019 to March 2020. MAs already in training shall continue for the duration of their apprenticeship. Part 1 shall be evaluated and those who pass the minimum standards shall have their Part 2 submission evaluated. If you pass Part 1 there is no guarantee that you shall be allocated any delivery places. SDS reserves the right throughout the year to re-allocate/redistribute delivery places as required to meet our requirements.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations.

Renewal: A contract notice will be placed for further requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000569423
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY352975
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months

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

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
52
Supplier Names

Abellio ScotRail

Aberdeenshire Council

Apex Hotels Ltd

Argyll and Bute Council - SVQ Centre

BAE Systems PLC

BT

Babcock International Group

Barnardo's

Brown Brothers

Busy Bees Education and Training Limited

Charlie Taylor Hair Design Ltd

Crwon Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Dawnfresh Seafood Ltd

Di Maggio's Restaurant Group Ltd

Dingbro Ltd

Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd

Family & Community Development West Lothian

IBM UK Ltd

Inspire

JGC Engineering & Technical Services Ltd `

James Duns House

Johnstons of Elgin

KZ Hair

Leonardo MW Ltd

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

Manorview Hotel and Leisure Group/Manorview Training Academy

Marriott Hotels

McSence Limited

Midlothian Training Services

North Ayrshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council

OPITO

Peebles Hydro

Perth and Kinross Council

Pine Trees Nursery

RWG (Repair & Overhauls) Limited

Rolls-Royce

Scottish & Southern Energy

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Water

Shetland Recreational Trust

South Ayrshire Council

South Lanarkshire Council

Superdrug Stores

The City of Edinburgh Council

The Highland Council

Thomas Cook UK Group Ltd

Townhouse Company

University of Glasgow

VSA

West lothian Council

Whitbread PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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