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Early Action, System Change: Workforce Capability Building

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council commissioned DC Learning to undertake a research project entitled "Early Action, System Change: Workforce Capability Building." This project, part of Shetland’s Early Action Program, falls under the industry category of General Public Services (CPV code 73200000). The procurement process followed a restricted procedure and was overseen by the Shetland Islands Council in Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom (region UKM66). The contract was awarded on 28th October 2021, with a total value of £25,000, and the procurement is now at the award stage. Key dates include the invitation of the second stage starting on 3rd September 2021 and the contract period running from 20th October 2021 to 31st January 2022.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in workforce capability or system change initiatives. The restricted procedure ensures a competitive environment that is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like DC Learning, which successfully secured the contract. This engagement provides a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise, expand their portfolios, and potentially benefit from future collaborations with the Shetland Islands Council and other regional or local authorities. The focus on electronic submissions and the detailed selection criteria also support a streamlined and accessible procurement process for a diverse range of businesses.

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Notice Title

Early Action, System Change: Workforce Capability Building

Notice Description

Shetland's Early Action Board, via Shetland Islands Council, was commissioning a piece of research to inform the workforce capability strand of Shetland's Early Action Program.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000663079
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521123
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Colin Black - Procurement Manager, Graeme MacDonald - Procurement Manager
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DC LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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