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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of ILM Marking Services," aimed at providing marking and internal verification for an ILM Level 3 award as part of their First Line Manager Development Programme. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Always Consult Ltd on 8th September 2021, with a contract value of £16,560. The engagement took place in Edinburgh, within the services category focused on public order and safety, with relevant activity classified under the CPV code 80500000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in leadership and management qualifications. Companies that offer services related to training facilitation and accreditation are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, as demonstrated by the competitive bidding process that included two bids from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers with a proven track record in delivering educational services to public bodies may find fruitful opportunities for growth in this domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of ILM Marking Services

Notice Description

As part of the SPS First Line Manager Development Programme newly promoted managers undertake an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 3 award. The SPS require a Supplier to provide marking and internal verification services for this qualification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Request for Quotation (RFQ) was issued to 5 suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000666701
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427153
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Prison Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Always Consult Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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