This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Tender

20 Sep 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, headquartered in Glasgow, is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver specialist ICT training courses both onsite and offsite. This procurement falls under the public order and safety category and is part of the service industry. The framework agreement, identified as "PROC 24-2575", involves a single supplier contract lasting three years, with an option to extend for twelve months. The total estimated spend is up to £1,800,000. The procurement process followed a planned schedule, starting with the tender notice in September 2024 and concluding with the contract award in April 2025. The tender was competitively conducted using an open procedure, and the final contract signed on 19 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT training. The successful supplier, Indicia Training, exemplifies the types of businesses well-suited to compete for such contracts, demonstrating capacity and capability to deliver both core and non-core courses. SMEs operating within the ICT and professional training sectors stand to benefit from the framework’s structured and predictable engagement, providing sustained business growth and stability. Firms with accreditation from organisations like Microsoft, Cisco, and Oracle, particularly those adhering to rigorous quality management standards, will find themselves competitive. As part of the procurement requirements, suppliers must comply with performance measures, employment regulations, and community benefits, ensuring a comprehensive adherence to business and legal standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PROC 24-2575 Provision of Specialist ICT Training Courses (Framework Agreement)

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a requirement to appoint a Provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training both onsite and offsite. The Provider must be able to deliver core courses that have been identified, there will also be a provision for the Provider to deliver non-core courses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a requirement to appoint a Provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training both onsite and offsite. This is a Single Supplier Framework Agreement. The duration of the Framework will be for three(3)years with the option to extend the Framework for a further one (1) period of up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total estimated spend over the duration of the Framework Agreement (including any extension periods) is 1,600,000 GBP however the Authority reserves the right to spend up to 1,800,000 GBP.

Renewal: The initial contract period will be 36 months, with the option to extend for a period up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774636
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527879
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 year period, 4 years if optional extension is activated.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Indicia Training

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514664
    PROC 24-2575 Provision of Specialist ICT Training Courses (Framework Agreement) - The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a requirement to appoint a Provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training both onsite and offsite. The Provider must be able to deliver core courses that have been identified, there will also be a provision for the Provider to deliver non-core courses.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527879
    PROC 24-2575 Provision of Specialist ICT Training Courses (Framework Agreement) - The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a requirement to appoint a Provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training both onsite and offsite. The Provider must be able to deliver core courses that have been identified, there will also be a provision for the Provider to deliver non-core courses.

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