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Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is seeking bids for the "Standards and Frameworks - Framework" project, which falls under the education industry category. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the framework intended to operate for two years from 15 April 2019 to 14 April 2021, extendable for two additional one-year terms. Key tender activities were initiated on 7 May 2019, with an important submission deadline set for 20 February 2019. The project is set in Glasgow, UK, and uses an open procurement method as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in the development of national occupational standards, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeship frameworks across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Specifically, companies that specialise in educational consultancy and services, particularly those offering expertise in social and specific services, will find this framework appealing. Notable suppliers already engaged include CITB, GQA Qualifications Ltd, and various academic and vocational training organisations, presenting a collaborative environment for SMEs with relevant experience to enhance their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Standards and Frameworks - Framework

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland requires to establish a multi supplier framework to provide development of Standards and Frameworks. The scope of tendered services covers provision of development and review of: - National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS - Welsh Translation for NOS where required - Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) for use in apprenticeship frameworks - Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The scope of services to be provided under this contract falls within definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded

Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS is inviting bids for a place on the Framework. The Framework will be for 2 years from 15 April 2019 to 14 April 2021 with the option of 2x1 year extensions. The scope of services to be provided under this contract falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000570032
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353606
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,166,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,166,667 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,166,667 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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

The Northern Ireland Executive

The Scottish Government

Welsh Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
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
22
Supplier Names

AlphaPlus Consultancy Ltd

CITB

CITB NI

CLD Standards Council Scotland

Energy & Utility Skills

GQA Qualifications Ltd

Habia

II Aspire Limited

Institute of the Motor Industry

Instructus Group

Lantra

National Skills Academy for Food & Drink

National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) Limited

Netherlee Consulting Ltd

ODAG Consultants Limited

People 1st International

SC003435

SEMTA

ScreenSkills

The Food and Drink Training and Education Council (FTC)

The Workforce Development Trust

UKFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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