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Provision of the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council" has been conducted by North Ayrshire Council. This contract falls within the general public services and education categories, with services to be delivered primarily in the UKM93 region. The tendering process was undertaken using an open procedure method, indicating that any interested supplier could submit a bid. Key stages of the procurement included a tender period ending on 19th May 2025, with award decisions starting from 20th May 2025. The anticipated contract period runs from 16th June 2025 until 15th June 2027, and there is an option to extend the contract by up to twenty-four months, dependent on performance and funding availability.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the education sector, particularly those specialising in the delivery of Modern Apprenticeships, to expand their market presence and forge partnerships within public sector training initiatives. With the requirement for experienced providers to deliver apprenticeships in business administration and social services, organisations possessing a robust track record in these areas are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, the contract stipulates community benefits, offering a platform for businesses to contribute to local employment and skills development, thereby supporting community growth and enhancing their corporate responsibility profiles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council

Notice Description

Due to the continuation of the Modern Apprenticeship programme, NAC requires a provider/s to provide external support for the provision of training to modern apprentices. The contract will be broken down into the following lots; Lot 1 - Business Administration Apprenticeships Lot 2 - Social Services Apprenticeships A maximum of one provider will be appointed to each lot however providers may tender for one or both lots. The anticipated contract start date is 16th June 2025 until 15th June 2027, with the option to extend by up to twenty-four months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Lot Information

Business Administration Apprenticeships

The suitable provider/s must deliver Modern Apprenticeships, including any core skills required / enhancements, for Business Administration SCQF5. - Up to 15 x Business Administration modern apprentices per year from 2025-26 onwards. These will be predominantly SCQF5 GT9J 22, however there may be some SCQF6 GT9H 23. Qualification delivery time for GT9J 22 should be 12 months and GT9H 23 should be a maximum of 18 months.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to twenty-four months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Social Services Apprenticeships

The suitable provider/s must deliver Modern Apprenticeships, including any core skills required / enhancements, for Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 7. - Up to 5 x Social Services (Children and Young People), SCQF7 GH5W 23 modern apprentices per year from 2025-26 onwards. Qualification delivery for this should be a maximum of 18 months.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to twenty-four months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797021
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536687
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,784 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
North Ayrshire Council
Additional Buyers

West College Scotland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

West College Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529036
    Provision of the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council - Due to the continuation of the Modern Apprenticeship programme, NAC requires a provider/s to provide external support for the provision of training to modern apprentices. The contract will be broken down into the following lots; Lot 1 - Business Administration Apprenticeships Lot 2 - Social Services Apprenticeships A maximum of one provider will be appointed to each lot however providers may tender for one or both lots. The anticipated contract start date is 16th June 2025 until 15th June 2027, with the option to extend by up to twenty-four months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536687
    Provision of the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council - Due to the continuation of the Modern Apprenticeship programme, NAC requires a provider/s to provide external support for the provision of training to modern apprentices. The contract will be broken down into the following lots; Lot 1 - Business Administration Apprenticeships Lot 2 - Social Services Apprenticeships A maximum of one provider will be appointed to each lot however providers may tender for one or both lots. The anticipated contract start date is 16th June 2025 until 15th June 2027, with the option to extend by up to twenty-four months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

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