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title: "Land Based Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ceed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD"
published: "2025-04-08"
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# Land Based Apprenticeships

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ceed

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## Summary

Skills Development Scotland Ltd is inviting suppliers to participate in the procurement process for delivering Land Based Apprenticeships, focusing on various regions within Scotland. The procurement is categorised under education and training services and encompasses three lots: South of Scotland, Lowlands and Uplands, and Highlands and Islands. The contract will span 12 months with the possibility to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The complete procurement process occurs under an open procedure, ensuring an equitable and transparent selection of suppliers. Suppliers are required to submit electronic responses by 10th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training, and agricultural services to expand their reach and engage in meaningful projects supported by the Scottish Government. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in apprenticeship programme delivery and knowledge of progression routes, stakeholder engagement, and training environments are highly suitable to compete for this contract. Successful suppliers will contribute to enhancing the competence and employability of individuals, consequently fostering community growth and economic development across Scotland.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships

### Lot Information

South of Scotland

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots and Lot 1 is for the South of Scotland. Additional information: This lot is for the South of Scotland. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 102,500 and GBP 127,000 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

Lowlands and Uplands

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this contract notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots. Lot 2 is Lowlands and Uplands. Additional information: This lot is for the Lowlands and Uplands. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 216,600 and GBP 270,860 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

Highlands and Islands

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this contract notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots. This lot is for Highlands and Islands. Additional information: This lot is for the Highlands and Islands. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 35,200 and GBP 44,000 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013619-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,215 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £353,760 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013619-2025
- 10 Jan 2025 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000794-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787118
- https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.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

## Provenance

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