Award

Award of Economics Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Package

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

25 Mar 2022 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement process for the "Award of Economics Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Package," aimed at providing essential training services to its Food and Drink Division staff in Glasgow, Scotland. This tender falls under the category of education and training services and is currently at the Award stage following a direct procurement method, meaning it was awarded without competition. The procurement process commenced on 12 April 2022 and concluded on 1 July 2022, with the contract value set at £6,500. The contract was signed on 10 March 2022, and the only suitable supplier identified for this non-competitive action award was the Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tailored educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in economics and professional development. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity to deliver specialised training to public sector staff and meet specific educational outcomes would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. Furthermore, engaging with the Scottish Government could foster long-term relationships for continued service provisions in training and consultancy within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Economics Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Package

Notice Description

Scottish Government Staff from the Food and Drink Division are seeking a package of CPD to ensure that colleagues understand how the Scottish economy, feel confident in using economic concepts and in interpreting analysis relating to Scotland's economy, and recognise the impact that economic policy may have on our ability to deliver positive outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000682445
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444498
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

PARKHEAD HOUSING ASSOCIATION

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

Contact Name
Communities (Public Transport Unit), Finance, Mechanical Engineering, NSS Procurement, Procurement, Scottish Government Procurement
Contact Email
geri.bradley@gov.scot, laurie.boles@parkheadha.org.uk, nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131 370 1444, +44 1312445748, +44 141 556 6226, +44 1698794410, +44 1738475000, +44 7917497741

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Fochabers Lhanbryde
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

ALLAN INGRAM INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES

ALMA HARRIS

AMY HOMES RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY

FRASER OF ALLANDER, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

GREIG AVINOU

HARVEY NASH

INCLUSION SCOTLAND

LFEE EUROPE

METRO PRODUCTION GROUP

PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP

PERTH RADIO TAXIS

TIAA

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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