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Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2024/25

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has completed the procurement process for the delivery of Level 4/5 and Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships for the academic year 2024/25. This contract falls under the 'General public services' industry category with a procurement stage marked as 'Award'. The process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. Key dates include the contract signing on 14 June 2024 for Level 4/5 and on 19 June 2024 for Level 6. The geographic focus for this tender is primarily Aberdeenshire (UKM50), and the services are to be delivered within this region. The tender is part of a dynamic purchasing system facilitating the procurement of these educational services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and vocational training. SMEs, especially those experienced in delivering apprenticeship programmes, would be well-suited to partake in similar future opportunities. The awarded organisations, which include Dundee and Angus College, Hospitality Training, Quest (Scotland) Ltd, Tullos Training Ltd, Eastlin Ltd, and SHMU, exemplify the type of businesses that can leverage such contracts to stimulate growth. The contracts combine a total value of £720,325, making it a lucrative opportunity for well-prepared and highly specialised training providers to enhance their portfolio and forge collaborations with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2024/25

Notice Description

Delivery of Level 4/5 and Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships

Lot Information

Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery

Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship via a DPS.

Level 4-5 Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery for the Construction and Hospitality Foundation Apprenticeships4/5

Delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships for academic year 2024/25 in Aberdeenshire secondary schools, based upon tenders received through a Dynamic Purchasing System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778978
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

80200000 - Secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£720,325 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Allan Bell
Contact Email
allan.bell@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE

EASTLIN

HOSPITALITY TRAINING

QUEST (SCOTLAND

SHMU

TULLOS TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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