Award

Tender for Business & Administration Modern Apprenticeship Delivery

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Perth & Kinross Council is currently at the award stage of a public procurement process for a tender titled "Tender for Business & Administration Modern Apprenticeship Delivery". The procurement falls under the services category and has a total contract value of £38,955. The award was granted to Quest (Scotland) Ltd on 21st August 2023. This opportunity was initiated on 1st September 2023 and is located in the Perth and Kinross Council Area, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in training and skill development services to compete for delivering Business & Administration Modern Apprenticeship programmes to candidates in the Perth and Kinross area. Businesses with experience in delivering Modern Apprentice Frameworks, particularly in Business & Administration, are well-suited to bid. The tender involves delivering SVQ qualifications at SCQF Levels 5 and 6, Core Skills development, and evaluating candidate qualifications. The contract period is active, and there is a renewal option for up to an additional 24 months, providing potential for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Tender for Business & Administration Modern Apprenticeship Delivery

Notice Description

Perth & Kinross Council ('the Council') were seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced provider to Tender for the Supply of Business & Administration Modern Apprenticeship Delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth & Kinross Council ('the Council') were seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced provider to Tender for the Supply of Business & Administration Modern Apprenticeship Delivery. Perth & Kinross Council are contracted and receive funding by Skills Development Scotland to deliver Business & Administration Modern Apprenticeships; alongside other Modern Apprentice Frameworks. We recruit between 8 and 20 candidates per annum, to progress the Business & Administration MA Framework. We require a training provider to deliver a quality programme to support these Modern Apprentices. The Modern Apprentices are located throughout the Perth and Kinross area and undertake an initial assessment period, to evaluate which level of qualification, best suits. This includes SVQ qualifications, at both SCQF Levels 5 and 6, relevant Core Skills and enhancements, as required.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to an additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000733880
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487370
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,955 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
subject to funding 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Craig Robertson, Sarah Lang
Contact Email
crobertson@pkc.gov.uk, sarahlang@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475000

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEST (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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