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title: "Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b94"
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buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
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# Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b94

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027" was conducted by Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited. Covering services within the education and training sector, this contract is intended to support modern apprenticeship services from the date of the award to 31 March 2027. The process is complete, with contracts signed on 15 June 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, following the regulations of social and other specific services. Located in the UKM region, this initiative promises a maximum estimated contract value of up to £2 million, funded by Scottish Government Ministers, with award criteria focusing largely on service delivery, leadership and quality culture, and sustainability.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services. With a substantial budget and a clear focus on high-quality service provision, companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as learning providers and employers in the sector, can benefit greatly by participating in future similar tenders. Businesses competent in offering training services and possessing strong leadership and quality practices will be ideally positioned to take advantage of opportunities offered by Skills Development Scotland, enabling them to enhance their capability and expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Modern Apprenticeships (MA) Services for starts for year 2026-2027. (from date of award to 31 March 2027. The current estimated value of this tender for start volumes is up to 500,000 GBP, for both lots. The total value of the contract is up to 2m for the life of the apprenticeship. (Both values are exclusive of any applicable VAT) for the life of the apprenticeship and is subject to a confirmed budget, from Scottish Government Ministers to SDS.

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - MA Services - Employer

SDS invites bids from Learning Providers for MA Starts for the duration from award to 31 March 2027. Additional information: Bidders cannot bid for Lot 1 if bidding for Lot 2. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.

Lot 1 - MA Services - Learning provider

SDS invites bids from Learning Providers for MA Starts for the duration from award to 31 March 2027. Additional information: Bidders cannot bid for Lot 2 if bidding for Lot 1. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063891-2026 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £453,702 |

## 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 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | 3T TRAINING SERVICES; ALTERNATYVA; AVQM; BLENDED TRAINING; CHILD CENTRAL TRAINING; DENTAL TRAINING CENTRE; DI MAGGIO'S RESTAURANT GROUP; KIBBLE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRE; LUDDON CONSTRUCTION; MITCHELL & MURDOCH CARE; MOORE HOUSE SCHOOL; MORAY MANAGEMENT; RADD TRAINING; TICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063891-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030773-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825683
- https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.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
- https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk

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