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Digital Skills Pipeline

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digital Skills Pipeline" is overseen by The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, based in Glasgow, UK. This initiative falls under the services category, focusing on digital skills training for individuals aged 25 and over. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 23rd November 2021, valued at £415,737.50. The project aims to create multiple contracts for suppliers, with the primary goal of providing tailored training that empowers individuals in Scotland to secure employment in digital technology roles.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in training and skills development. Companies that have the capability to deliver digital technology training and engage individuals in Scotland would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on addressing local employment needs through skills enhancement, businesses operating within the educational services industry may find this procurement aligning with their growth strategies, particularly those aimed at fostering workforce development in the digital sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Skills Pipeline

Notice Description

Digital Skills training for specified groups in specific digital areas

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of several contracts to a number of suppliers bidding for volumes , up to the total contract value, to deliver training at the specified level that will support individuals delivery of practical solutions for individuals 25 years and over, 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. Bids should demonstrate how the provider will engage and attract individuals who are: resident in Scotland with the right to work in the UK age 25 years and over

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000664629
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£415,737 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 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
THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@sds.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)
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

ABP SCHOOL OF AUTOMATION

CODE DIVISION LEARNING CENTRE

CODECLAN

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COLLEGE

TIGERS

UPSKILL DIGITAL

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