Planning

Digital Training Package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

28 Sep 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, UK, has initiated a procurement process for a digital training package titled "Digital Training Package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors". The procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage. The main objective is to commission the development of digital training materials for Inspectors, with a future notice date set for October 9th, 2023.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses involved in digital education and training services to compete. Companies with experience in creating training materials for regulatory compliance, specifically in the funeral sector, would be well-suited to participate. The procurement method involves engaging with officials, Inspectors, and stakeholders to develop comprehensive training content, making knowledge of the funeral sector and digital education essential for potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Training Package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors

Notice Description

The Scottish Government intends to commission the development of a package of digital training materials for Inspectors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government requires the development of a package of digital training materials for Inspectors. The content of the training package will need to include the following. - Components and workings of the funeral sector (including burial authorities, cremation authorities, and funeral directors), including representative organisations - Overviews and explanations of relevant legislation (in particular the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016), regulations, codes of practice, and guidance - Policies and procedures related to carrying out inspector functions, as stated in relevant legislation - Responsibilities, processes and policies associated with being a Ministerial Appointee - Roles and responsibilities of Scottish Government officials who will support Inspectors, and Inspectors' responsibilities towards those officials. Knowledge of developing digital educational training materials is essential. Officials, current Inspectors, and stakeholders will feed into the development of the content of the training materials, therefore specific experience and knowledge of the funeral sector is not essential. The Supplier will be required to work with these persons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745305
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489234
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

72212931 - Training software development services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Kerry Gubbins
Contact Email
kerry.gubbins@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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 North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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