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Framework for the Provision of leadership and management development training and personality profiling

SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Social Services Council, based in Dundee, is seeking to establish a framework with a single supplier for the provision of leadership and management development training, alongside personality profiling services. This tender falls under the industry category of Social Protection and is facilitating services both virtually and face-to-face. The procurement process is presently at the Tender stage, using an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their electronic applications by 1st September 2025 at 17:00, with the subsequent award period commencing on 2nd September 2025. The contract budget is set between £58,000 and £67,000 exclusive of VAT, and covers a duration of 1,080 days, with a potential extension subject to funding.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in leadership and management training, and personality profiling services. The open procedure encourages participation from a range of capable suppliers, particularly those adept in delivering training programmes in both virtual and in-person formats. Companies with expertise in staff development and profiling can leverage this framework to enhance their market position and establish long-term relationships with a key public sector client. Enterprises poised for growth in the social services sector will find this an attractive opportunity to showcase their capabilities and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of leadership and management development training and personality profiling

Notice Description

The Scottish Social Services Council has appointed a single supplier framework for the provision of Leadership and Management Development training and Personality Profiling services. Commencing 27 October 2025 till 26 October 2028 with an option to extend till 26 October 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of virtual and face-to-face leadership and management development training and the provision of personality profiling services and associated profiling awareness/development sessions. Commencing 27 October 2025 till 26 October 2028 with an option to extend till 26 October 2029.. The value of this framework is not anticipated to exceed 67,000 GBP exclusive of VAT. There is no commitment or guarantee of spend to this value. This budget applies to the whole of the contract including extension option. This includes any travel/ancillary expenses.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further one year dependent on future funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806938
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541291
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1382207101

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT THREE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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