--- title: "Digital Training Package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0405e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0405e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0405e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0405e9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-03-15" --- # Digital Training Package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0405e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0405e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0405e9.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has commissioned the development of a digital training package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation, and Funeral Directors. The procurement process is in the planning stage with an expected future notice date of October 9, 2023. The training package falls under the education and training services category and is open for potential suppliers to participate. The total contract value is £100,000, and the contract period is set to start on March 18, 2024, with an optional 12-month extension available. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in training software packages and development services to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of suppliers to offer their proposals. Interested parties should possess knowledge of developing digital educational training materials and demonstrate adherence to economic and financial criteria specified in the selection process. The Scottish Government, as the buying organization, is reachable via their procurement portal for further details and engagement. ## Notice The Scottish Government intends to commission the development of a package of digital training materials for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government requires the development of a package of digital training materials for Inspectors. Knowledge of developing digital educational training materials is essential. Officials, current Inspectors, and stakeholders will feed into the development of the content of the training materials, therefore specific experience and knowledge of the funeral sector is not essential. The Supplier will be required to work with these persons. The content of the training package will need to include the following. - Components and workings of the funeral sector (including burial authorities, cremation authorities, and funeral directors), including representative organisations - Overviews and explanations of relevant legislation (in particular the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016), regulations, codes of practice, and guidance - Policies and procedures related to carrying out inspector functions, as stated in relevant legislation - Responsibilities, processes and policies associated with being a Ministerial Appointee - Roles and responsibilities of Scottish Government officials who will support Inspectors, and Inspectors' responsibilities towards those officials. Renewal: Optional 12 month extension, 18 March 2026 to 17 March 2027. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008356-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | 8 Oct 2023 | | Award date | 29 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIGITAL BRICKS LEARNING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48931000 - Training software package - 72212931 - Training software development services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2024 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008356-2024 - 10 Oct 2023 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029848-2023 - 28 Sep 2023 at 07:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028568-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746792 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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