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Land Based Apprenticeships

Skills Development Scotland Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

Skills Development Scotland Ltd (SDS), based in Glasgow, is procuring suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships across Scotland. This procurement, valued at approximately £1,400,215 excluding VAT, is divided into three lots covering the South of Scotland, the Lowlands and Uplands, and the Highlands and Islands. The procurement process employs an open procedure and is categorised under services within the education industry. The contracts for these lots were signed on 27 March 2025, with performance expected to begin soon thereafter. The SDS aims to engage suppliers for a period of 12 months, with options to extend for an additional 24 months, subject to annual budget confirmation by the Scottish Government.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and vocational training, particularly those focusing on practical apprenticeship programmes. SMEs with expertise in land-based sectors, including agriculture and environmental management, will find this contract particularly beneficial. With a high emphasis on program delivery quality (60%) and price (40%), training providers who can demonstrate strong delivery capabilities, sustainability practices, and equal opportunity policies are likely to succeed. Engaging in such contracts not only provides immediate business growth but also strengthens partnerships with government bodies and enhances the provider’s reputation in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Land Based Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships

Lot Information

South of Scotland

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots and Lot 1 is for the South of Scotland. This lot is for the South of Scotland. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 102,500 and GBP 127,000 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

Lowlands and Uplands

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this contract notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots. Lot 2 is Lowlands and Uplands. This lot is for the Lowlands and Uplands. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 216,600 and GBP 270,860 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

Highlands and Islands

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this contract notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots. This lot is for Highlands and Islands. This lot is for the Highlands and Islands. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 35,200 and GBP 44,000 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787118
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527827
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,215 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£353,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Skills Development Scotland Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
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 East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lantra

Further Information

Notice Documents

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