Tender

Work Force Development Programme

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Tender

07 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is currently conducting a tender for the "Work Force Development Programme," aimed at supplying approved SQA Qualifications and engaging training providers in Midlothian and Glasgow. This active procurement falls under the services category, with a total value of £40,000. The tender period will conclude on 27th January 2020, followed by the bid opening on the same day at 12:30 PM. Submissions must be made electronically via the specified online platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those that are SQA approved centres. Companies that provide training services and have experience with workforce development programmes will find this contract especially relevant. Engaging in this process not only opens the door to substantial contract values but also enhances the visibility and reputation of participating organisations within the industry.

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Notice Title

Work Force Development Programme

Notice Description

To supply approved SQA Qualifications for Lot 1. To be an approved training provided for Lot 2

Lot Information

SQA2233 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Lot 2 - SQA is looking to engage with training providers to provide work force development training.

SQA2233 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

lot 1 - SQA is looking for an SQA approved Centre to provide SQA qualifications as defined in the tender document. The centre must be an approved supplier. SQA cannot accept any suppliers who are not approved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000609709
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376424
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£4,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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