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Writing Skills Training Course - January 2019

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a tender process for a "Writing Skills Training Course" scheduled for January 2019, aimed at enhancing the writing abilities of 12 staff members from various administrative levels. This procurement falls under the services category and involves an open procurement method, with a bid submission deadline of 30 January 2019. The training will take place in Aberdeen, UK, and the contract is valued at £7,000. The outcome of this tender is crucial as it has successfully concluded with the awarding of the contract to Comsteria Limited, following an active tender stage that concluded in late January.

This training course presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional development and training services, particularly those that focus on writing skills and communication techniques. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as evidenced by the predominance of SME bids in the recent tender, with 16 out of 17 bids coming from SMEs. The capability to deliver effective training solutions tailored to a government audience will enhance competitive advantage and open avenues for future contracts with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Writing Skills Training Course - January 2019

Notice Description

The Scottish Procurement and Commercial Directorate (SPCD) requires a one or two-day training course on Writing Skills 12 members of staff ranging from administrators up to senior officials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement and Commercial Directorate (SPCD) requires a one or two-day training course on Writing Skills 12 members of staff ranging from administrators up to senior officials.

Options: option to have another course 6 months after first course.

Renewal: Potential additional course in the next 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000569936
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351778
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2019 - 20 Feb 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod, Mariela Fordyce
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, mariela.fordyce@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442805, +44 1312443567

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMSTERIA LIMITED (FORMERLY COLIN KELLY MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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