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Digital Start Fund

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Digital Start Fund" is conducted by The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, aimed at enhancing the digital technology skills of individuals on low or no incomes. The procurement category is classified as services and falls under the open procedure method. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 17th May 2019. The fund supports projects delivering recognised qualifications at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level 7 or above in fields such as software development, cyber-security, and data. The tender period concluded on 3rd May 2019.

This opportunity opens avenues for businesses in the education and training sector, specifically those providing accredited qualifications in digital technologies. Companies with a proven track record of guiding learners into digital careers and that meet the procurement criteria could significantly benefit from this fund. As the digital skills gap continues to expand, firms that can demonstrate relevant expertise and resources in delivering effective training solutions stand to grow their market share while contributing to a vital workforce development initiative in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Digital Start Fund

Notice Description

Bids are invited by Skills Development Scotland "SDS" from organisations whose who currently offer recognised qualifications at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) 7 or above in digital technology skills where there is an identified skills gap (e.g. software development, cyber-security, data), and who can demonstrate a successful track record in directly progressing their learners to digital technologies careers. The Fund will support delivery of practical solutions to those on low or no incomes and who have not recently benefited from further or higher education, by providing them with the opportunity to develop new digital technology skills and support them to fill one of the many vacancies in digital technology occupations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bids are invited by Skills Development Scotland "SDS" from organisations whose who currently offer recognised qualifications at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) 7 or above in digital technology skills where there is an identified skills gap (e.g. software development, cyber-security, data), and who can demonstrate a successful track record in directly progressing their learners to digital technologies careers. The Fund will support delivery of practical solutions to those on low or no incomes and who have not recently benefited from further or higher education, by providing them with the opportunity to develop new digital technology skills and support them to fill one of the many vacancies in digital technology occupations. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime in Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000579029
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355862
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
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

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@sds.co.uk, procurement@wcs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412256710, +44 3006006060

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)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CODECLAN

GTS SOLUTIONS

NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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