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title: "Skills Development Fund for Subsea Sector"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000493489"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2017-10-03"
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# Skills Development Fund for Subsea Sector

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000493489

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## Summary

The procurement process entitled "Skills Development Fund for Subsea Sector" was conducted by The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, based in Glasgow, Scotland. This open tender, aimed at enhancing training capabilities in the education sector specifically for the subsea and diving industry, is currently in the award stage. It is part of efforts to support oil and gas workers impacted by the downturn, facilitating their transition to related roles. The contract, valued at £258,069, was signed on 12 June 2017, and the associated training is designed to address future skills shortages in the sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised training organisations, particularly those focusing on commercial diver training and certification. Businesses that can provide high-quality, industry-accredited training programmes are well-suited to compete, as they can contribute to the labour market's recovery and growth within the subsea sector. Companies aiming to support the transition of workers from oil and gas to alternative sectors will find this contract particularly relevant to their service offerings.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland is inviting bids from appropriate specialist commercial diver training organisations to facilitate access to high quality, industry accredited training and associated certification. The aim is to increase availability of training courses to support oil & gas individuals affected by the downturn who wish to enter and gain employment in related and alternative sectors, and to support individuals to access skills & practical experience to reduce the risks of future skills shortages in the subsea and diving sector. The output of the Fund following completion of the training will be to have a clear focus on delivering employment opportunities for participants.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single stage - Any candidate may submit a tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297120 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £258,069 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNDERWATER CENTRE (FORT WILLIAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297120

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297120
  Skills Development Fund for Subsea Sector - Skills Development Scotland is inviting bids from appropriate specialist commercial diver training organisations to facilitate access to high quality, industry accredited training and associated certification. The aim is to increase availability of training courses to support oil & gas individuals affected by the downturn who wish to enter and gain employment in related and alternative sectors, and to support individuals to access skills & practical experience to reduce the risks of future skills shortages in the subsea and diving sector. The output of the Fund following completion of the training will be to have a clear focus on delivering employment opportunities for participants.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000493489

## Provenance

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