This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Mar 2024 at 00:00

Tender

10 Oct 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the development of a Digital Training Package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and has now reached the award stage. The buying organisation, the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, is seeking services in the Health sector. The deadline for bid submissions was on 29th February 2024. The contract value is £100,000 GBP.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in digital training materials and educational services to compete for a contract with the Scottish Government. Companies with experience in the funeral sector, specifically in developing digital educational materials, are well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement method used is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for eligible businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a contract for this project.

How relevant is this notice?

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 of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government requires the development of a package of digital training materials for Inspectors. 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. 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.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension, 18 March 2026 to 17 March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000746792
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501003
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Digital Bricks Learning Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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