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title: "Framework Agreement for Standards and Frameworks"
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# Framework Agreement for Standards and Frameworks

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0386d7

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## Summary

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited has awarded a contract for the "Framework Agreement for Standards and Frameworks" in the education and training services category. The procurement involved multiple lots covering the development of National Occupational Standards, Welsh Translation, Scottish Vocational Qualifications, and Apprenticeship Frameworks for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The framework was for a 2-year period with extensions available. The award was made to multiple suppliers, creating business opportunities for companies in the education and training sector.

This tender by the Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited provides opportunities for suppliers to participate in a multi lot, multi-supplier framework for the development of education and training services. Businesses specialising in skills development, translation services, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeship frameworks would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. With the framework covering a broad range of services for both current and future workforce needs, it presents a significant growth opportunity for suppliers in the education and training sector.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) requires to establish a multi lot, multi supplier framework for themselves and 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 Lot 3: Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) Lot 4: Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland. The scope of services to be provided under this Framework Agreement fall within the 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 invited bids for a place on the Framework. The Framework will be for 2 years from 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025 with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions. Lot 1 is for the Development of National Occupational Standards (NOS) Additional information: Full details for Lot 1 were provided in the ITT documents.

Welsh Translation for NOS

Lot 2 was for Welsh Translations for National Occupational Standards (NOS) when this is required. The framework is for the period 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025, with 2 x 1 year extensions available at SDS discretion. Additional information: Full details for Lot 2 were provided in the ITT documents.

Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs)

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. The framework is for the period 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025, with 2 x 1 year extensions available at SDS discretion. Additional information: Full details on Lot 3 were provided in the ITT documents.

Apprenticeship Frameworks in 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. The framework is for the period 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025, with 2 x 1 year extensions available at SDS discretion. Additional information: Full details of Lot 4 were provided in the ITT documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012677-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | BSE SKILLS; CITB; COGENT SKILLS; ENERGY & UTILITY SKILLS; ENGINUITY; HARLOW CONSULTING; II ASPIRE; INSTRUCTUS GROUP; LANTRA; MINERAL PRODUCTS QUALIFICATIONS COUNCIL; NATIONAL SKILLS ACADEMY FOR FOOD & DRINK; NSAR; ODAG CONSULTANTS; SCREENSKILLS; SKILLS ACTIVE AND HABIA; THE INSTITUTE OF THE MOTOR INDUSTRY; THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST; UKFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 May 2023 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012677-2023
- 30 Nov 2022 at 13:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033928-2022
- 21 Nov 2022 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032904-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000710001
- https://gov.wales
- https://www.gov.scot/
- https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12862
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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