Tender

National Third Sector Challenge Fund

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

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Tender

15 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, located in Glasgow, is currently in the Tender stage for the National Third Sector Challenge Fund, which is categorised under the Education industry. This procurement process commenced on 15 January 2019, with a tender submission deadline set for 27 February 2019. The total estimated value of this contract is £10 million, and activities funded through this initiative are expected to commence on 1 July 2019, lasting up to a maximum of 36 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the Third Sector, as it aims to support initiatives that assist unemployed individuals facing multiple barriers to employment. Companies specialising in innovative educational programmes, skills training, or social services would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate their ability to match funding commitments of at least 50% for delivery in Lowlands & Uplands Scotland and at least 20% for Highlands & Islands areas. Engaging effectively with this opportunity could foster business growth and enhance community impact.

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Notice Title

National Third Sector Challenge Fund

Notice Description

This is a Challenge Fund process. The National Third Sector Challenge Fund is an element of the ESF Programmes, which SDS as a Lead Partner has been directed by the Scottish Government to Manage and Administer the Fund on their behalf. SDS is looking for submission of Challenge Fund proposals from the Third Sector as a key part in addressing the needs of unemployed people experiencing multiple (at least two) barriers to gaining employment. It will support activities that enable the participants to address barriers that are preventing them from moving along the skills pipeline and allow them to progress into employment, education, training or next stage of pipeline for further support. Any eligible approved activity may start from 1 July 2019 for a maximum of 36 months duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000569944
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342047
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stacy.mcdonald@sds.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412256710

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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