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Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027

Skills Development Scotland Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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

02 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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

The procurement process, led by Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, focuses on acquiring services under the title "Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027". This initiative aligns with the education industry category, with a delivery base in the UKM region, specifically concentrating on regions such as Glasgow. The process has moved through its tender and award stages, concluding with the contracts awarded on 15th June 2026. The open procedure method was utilised, grounded in the framework of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Notable deadlines included the tender submission closing on 5th May 2026, and the contract is set to remain active through 31st March 2027. The procurement process supports contracts valued up to £2 million over the apprenticeship's lifetime.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training services, and workforce development. The nature of the contract, split into two separate lots for learning providers and employers, provides substantial entry points for both established providers and SMEs seeking to expand their reach. Successful bidders such as 3t Training Services and Kibble Education and Care Centre highlight opportunities for a broad range of educational and training organisations. Companies with a strong track record in managing substantial education contracts will find this initiative particularly aligned with their expertise. The focus on apprenticeship services accentuates the importance of well-rounded proposals that meet the detailed criteria, such as effective service delivery and leadership quality, making it an ideal growth platform for proactive organisations in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027

Notice Description

Modern Apprenticeships (MA) Services for starts for year 2026-2027. (from date of award to 31 March 2027. The current estimated value of this tender for start volumes is up to 500,000 GBP, for both lots. The total value of the contract is up to 2m for the life of the apprenticeship. (Both values are exclusive of any applicable VAT) for the life of the apprenticeship and is subject to a confirmed budget, from Scottish Government Ministers to SDS.

Lot Information

Lot 2 - MA Services - Employer

SDS invites bids from Learning Providers for MA Starts for the duration from award to 31 March 2027.. Bidders cannot bid for Lot 1 if bidding for Lot 2. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.

Lot 1 - MA Services - Learning provider

SDS invites bids from Learning Providers for MA Starts for the duration from award to 31 March 2027.. Bidders cannot bid for Lot 2 if bidding for Lot 1. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825683
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559661
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£453,702 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
14
Supplier Names

3t Training Services Limited

ALternatyva Ltd

Child Central Training Limited

Luddon Construction Ltd

Mitchell & Murdoch Care Ltd.

Moore House School Ltd

MORAY MANAGEMENT LTD

TICA

BLENDED TRAINING

Dental Training Centre

AVQM

RADD Training

Di Maggio's Restaurant Group Ltd

Kibble Education and Care Centre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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