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title: "Standards and Frameworks - Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0368d0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Standards and Frameworks - Framework Agreement

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0368d0

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## Summary

Skills Development Scotland is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a multi-supplier framework agreement titled "Standards and Frameworks - Framework Agreement". This opportunity falls under the education and training services industry category. The deadline for the future notice is 31st October 2022. The contract value is £4,000,000 GBP. The procurement is to establish a framework on behalf of the Devolved Governments of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland for various services related to occupational standards, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeship frameworks.

This tender by Skills Development Scotland presents opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector to bid for providing services related to national occupational standards, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeship frameworks. Companies specialising in education and training services across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland would be well-suited to compete for this tender. This procurement process aims to create a framework agreement that will span multiple years, providing stability and growth opportunities for successful bidders.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland requires to establish a multi supplier framework on behalf of the Devolved Governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide development of Standards and Frameworks. The scope of tendered services covers provision of development and review of: Lot 1: National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS Lot 2: Welsh Translation for NOS where required Lot 3: Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) for use in apprenticeship frameworks Lot 4: Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The scope of services to be provided under this contract falls within definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded.

### Lot Information

National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS

SDS is inviting bids for a place on the Framework. The Framework will be for 2 years from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025 with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions. The scope of services to be provided under this contract falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded.

Welsh Translation for NOS where required

Welsh Translations for NOS when this is required.

Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) for use in apprenticeship frameworks

SVQs and CBQs are work-based qualifications based on National Occupational Standards of competence drawn up by representatives from each industry sector. They are made up of units which break a job down into separate functions reflecting the different kind of activities of a job.

Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

An apprenticeship is a package of learning, training and practical work experience gained while employed. The content of the apprenticeship is described as a framework. Apprenticeships enable employers to develop the workforce of the future and support succession planning whilst delivering tangible benefits such as reduced staff turnover. Apprenticeships provide an opportunity to raise standards and support the professionalisation of a sector. All new and reviewed apprenticeships must comply with relevant national policy. Wherever possible, frameworks should be mapped across all four UK nations to identify where synergies and core components exist, to support coherence across the UK and avoid unnecessary duplication of activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025947-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | THE NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE; THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 13:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025947-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000706698
- https://gov.wales/?lang=en
- https://www.gov.scot/
- https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=706698
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12862

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