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Provision of Care and Child Care Qualifications for Shetland Islands Council

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has conducted an open procurement process titled “Provision of Care and Child Care Qualifications for Shetland Islands Council” under the industry category of general public services. The procurement is for a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement aimed at engaging service providers to deliver care and childcare qualifications. Relevant to the region of UKM66 (Lerwick, Shetland), the process commenced in January 2025, with the contract awarded and signed by April 2025. The total contract value is £775,000 GBP. The procurement stage concluded with an active status, and the primary procurement method used was the open procedure, ensuring transparency and wider competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training, particularly those providing qualifications in care and childcare sectors. It is ideally suited for large service providers capable of meeting the comprehensive requirements specified by the Shetland Islands Council. Engaging in such a framework agreement allows businesses to secure long-term contracts and expand their service offerings across the Shetland region. With additional opportunities for renewal, businesses can anticipate potential extended engagements, fostering sustained growth and stability. This framework will also encourage competitive pricing and quality improvement, benefiting both the supplier market and the community.

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Notice Title

Provision of Care and Child Care Qualifications for Shetland Islands Council

Notice Description

The Council requires to engage service providers on a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Care & Child Care Qualifications for Shetland Islands Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Care & Child Care Qualifications for Shetland Islands Council using the Open procedure.

Renewal: Extensions are stated in the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784329
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528286
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£775,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£775,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months 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
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald, Procurement
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk, procurement@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0000000000, +44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Cardonald
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EDINBURGH COLLEGE

GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

SHETLAND UHI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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