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Research Services

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD

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01 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Skills Development Scotland Ltd, a non-departmental public body based in Glasgow, pertains to research services aimed at supporting the senior leadership team in customer support. This contract falls under the 'Education' industry category and follows a limited procurement method through Crown Commercial Services' Gcloud 14 framework. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 19th February 2025. The completion of the process was on 1st April 2025, addressing the procurement needs within the UKM region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with strong capabilities in customer support and leadership consultancy. Large enterprises such as Gartner U.K. Limited, which was awarded the contract valued at GBP 91,300, would find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their service offerings in the education sector. Due to the limited procurement method and the Gcloud 14 framework, businesses familiar with these processes and guidelines would be well-suited to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Services

Notice Description

Research to support senior leadership team in customer support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Research to support senior leadership in customer support. Please note that as this requirement was procured through Gcloud 14, the award criteria is different to the options that are available through PCS. The Gcloud 14 process was followed as per the Crown Commercial Services guidelines

Procurement Information

This requirement was procured through Crown Commercial Services, Gcloud 14 therefore it was not necessary to publish. The buying process was followed as per Gcloud 14 guidelines

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794954
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527251
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sds.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698688824

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Post Town
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

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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