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25 Sep 2024 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Assistive Technology Training as part of its initiative to increase workforce diversity reflective of the general Scottish population by 2025. This contract falls under the services category with specific focus on training and specialist training services (CPV codes: 80500000, 80510000). The awarded supplier, Sight and Sound Technology, based in Northampton, will provide training on all assistive technologies used by the Scottish Government. The tender process for this contract started on 10 January 2024, with the award finalised on 25 September 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, and the contract is active with a total value of £35,160 (GBP).

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technology and training services. Companies that have experience in providing adaptive learning solutions and technologies can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and gain a strong foothold within government projects. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in niche training services would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders issued by the Scottish Government, opening doors for increased business growth and sector influence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Assistive Technology Training

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's workforce increases in diversity to reflect the general Scottish population by 2025. We want our workforce to be inclusive with employees receiving the support they need to enable them to work to their full potential. This contract sets out requirements for assistive technology training for our colleagues on all the Assistive Technology used by Scottish Government

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774974
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514916
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

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
£35,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 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

Borders General Hospital

Clyde Gateway URC

Forestry and Land Scotland

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Perth & Kinross Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
G2 8EA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Artscape Gardens

Central Demolition Ltd

GTR Contracts Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

LDA Design Consulting Ltd

Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust

Shred Station

Sight and Sound Technology

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