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title: "Standards and Frameworks for Delivery Partners phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000495922"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2017-07-19"
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# Standards and Frameworks for Delivery Partners phase 2

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000495922

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited aims to commission "Standards and Frameworks for Delivery Partners phase 2" across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This active tender falls under the services category and utilizes an open procurement method with a focus on engaging stakeholders in the development or review of National Occupational Standards (NOS). The tender period is set to conclude on 20th June 2017, with completion expected by 31st March 2018. The buying organisation is based in Glasgow, UK, and further details can be accessed through their official contact point.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialised in public service delivery, workforce development, or skills training. Firms with expertise in responding to industry demands and adapting to changes in the labour market would be well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of demonstrating evidence of substantial employer demand for NOS or those focusing on regulatory compliance within the devolved administrations. The support for new or revised NOS development further underscores the market potential for businesses in this sector.

## Notice

SDS will manage the commissioning of Standards and Frameworks on behalf of the Devolved Administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The three Devolved Administrations are individually and collectively committed to maintaining NOS:Funding will be provided for the development of new NOS or the review of existing NOS. This will be according to evidence of demand provided by each of the DAs and the Delivery Partners. Evidence of demand should include one or more of the following: Evidence of significant employer demand for the NOS Evidence of demand to meet priorities in one or more of the Devolved Administrations Changes to the labour market, skills demands and/or working practices Changes to industry legislation or regulation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS will manage the commissioning of Standards and Frameworks on behalf of the Devolved Administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The three Devolved Administrations are individually and collectively committed to maintaining NOS:Funding will be provided for the development of new NOS or the review of existing NOS. This will be according to evidence of demand provided by each of the DAs and the Delivery Partners. Evidence of demand should include one or more of the following: Evidence of significant employer demand for the NOS Evidence of demand to meet priorities in one or more of the Devolved Administrations Changes to the labour market, skills demands and/or working practices Changes to industry legislation or regulation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290111 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290111
- 16 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283509

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283509&idx=1
  19th May 2017 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283509
  Standards and Frameworks for Delivery Partners phase 2 - SDS will manage the commissioning of Standards and Frameworks on behalf of the Devolved Administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The three Devolved Administrations are individually and collectively committed to maintaining NOS:Funding will be provided for the development of new NOS or the review of existing NOS. This will be according to evidence of demand provided by each of the DAs and the Delivery Partners. Evidence of demand should include one or more of the following: Evidence of significant employer demand for the NOS Evidence of demand to meet priorities in one or more of the Devolved Administrations Changes to the labour market, skills demands and/or working practices Changes to industry legislation or regulation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290111
  Standards and Frameworks for Delivery Partners phase 2 - SDS will manage the commissioning of Standards and Frameworks on behalf of the Devolved Administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The three Devolved Administrations are individually and collectively committed to maintaining NOS:Funding will be provided for the development of new NOS or the review of existing NOS. This will be according to evidence of demand provided by each of the DAs and the Delivery Partners. Evidence of demand should include one or more of the following: Evidence of significant employer demand for the NOS Evidence of demand to meet priorities in one or more of the Devolved Administrations Changes to the labour market, skills demands and/or working practices Changes to industry legislation or regulation

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495922

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