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Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1B

Skills Development Scotland Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1B," which focuses on delivering apprenticeship frameworks in Social Services and Healthcare for young individuals aged 16-18. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 12 January 2021. This procurement is part of a broader initiative by the Scottish Government aimed at facilitating apprenticeship opportunities, and the contract value is approximately £533,355. The procurement process is located in Glasgow, Scotland, with an estimated 100 apprenticeship starts expected to be delivered by 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in apprenticeships and social services. Companies with experience in providing social care training or apprenticeship programmes are well-positioned to compete for this contract. This initiative not only represents a chance for service providers to expand their outreach and impact on the community but also helps address workforce needs in Scotland by supporting economically inactive young people and facilitating their entry into employment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1B

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on behalf of Scottish Government, invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) - Phase 1B. PA has been developed to support individuals in Scotland who have reached school leaving age up to age 18, who are not in receipt of benefit, a route to an apprenticeship and employment opportunities. This phase is for 1 PA Frameworks available for delivery - Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6. All PA frameworks will be for 26 weeks (extended up to maximum of 52 weeks if the participant is disabled or care experienced).The estimated volume for this notice is for up to 100 PA starts. Please note that PA starts can only commence up until 31 March 2021 with the remaining part of the duration for those in-training until completion of their PA for a period of up to 26 weeks, 36 weeks or 52 weeks. This requirement is being conducted as a below Threshold for Social and Other Specific Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) for Social Services and Healthcare across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18. Please note that PA starts can only commence up until 31 March 2021 with the remaining part of the duration for those in-training until completion of their PA for a period of up to 26 weeks, 36 weeks or 52 weeks. This requirement is being conducted as a below Threshold for Social and Other Specific Services (light-touch regime)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000638021
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408980
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£573,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£533,355 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Skills Development Scotland Ltd
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Fife Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
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
6
Supplier Names

Aberdeenshire Council

Borders College

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar

Dumfries & Galloway College

Fife Council

L&G Learning (Scotland) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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