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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Foundation Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028f6a"
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buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-02"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Foundation Apprenticeships

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f6a

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is currently conducting a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) tender titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for Foundation Apprenticeships." This procurement, categorised under education and training services, is based in Aberdeenshire, UK. The tender process is active and runs under a selective procurement method, with a total estimated value of £7.5 million. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 4th March 2021 and the second stage invitation date on 29th March 2021. Participants can utilise the PCS-Tender platform for submissions.

This DPS presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those that can deliver Foundation Apprenticeships at levels 4, 5, and 6. Companies that demonstrate experience in apprenticeships and can support additional related projects are encouraged to apply. With the DPS design allowing multiple lots for various educational frameworks, businesses keen on entering the public sector, enhancing community benefits, or showcasing innovative delivery methods stand to gain from participation.

## Notice

This DPS is being run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of suitable providers to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships at Level 6 and Level 4/5, Pathways Apprenticeships and any other related projects. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be up to 5-year duration to provide timetabled delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships in our academies, utilising a combination of existing school staff and sub-contracted external providers. Lots will be established for the delivery of each framework (subject) area. Within each, these may be subdivided to cover separate schools (or groups of schools) within Aberdeenshire, depending on geography and pupil take-up.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Level 6 - Foundation Apprenticeships

The DPS is split into 4 lots. Lot 1 is for Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships

Lot 3 - Pathway Apprenticeships

The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 3 will cover Pathway Apprenticeships.

Lot 4 - Any Other Related Projects

The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 4 will cover the Council's requirement for any additional requirements associated with new projects. We would encourage all suppliers to submit for this Lot

Lot 2 - Level 4 & 5 Foundation Apprenticeships

The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 2 will cover Level 4 & 5 Foundation Apprenticeships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002068-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | £7,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002068-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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