---
title: "Framework for Provision of HNC Social Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000505499"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-07-25"
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# Framework for Provision of HNC Social Service

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000505499

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking bids for the "Framework for Provision of HNC Social Service" contract, aimed at providing HNC Social Services units exclusively in Argyll & Bute, Scotland. This public procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions open until 15 August 2017. The framework will allow for a maximum of one participant and offers the potential for further contracts in the future. Interested suppliers can submit their proposals electronically, and the successful applicant will commence delivery shortly after the award date.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training providers, particularly those experienced in delivering social services qualifications. Companies capable of providing classroom environments in locations such as Oban, Helensburgh, or Dunoon would be particularly well-suited to compete, considering the contract's requirement for HNC Social Services units. Additionally, the potential for a contract renewal after three years could provide a stable revenue stream for the winning bidder.

## Notice

contract for the provision of HNC Social Services units only.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council require the delivery of the HNC Social Services units only as candidates will complete the SVQ units through the Argyll and Bute Training Centre. We currently have 4 candidates waiting to commence the HNC. There could be others presented in the next 3 years although we have no indication of numbers or locations. Currently, we require 4 candidates to commence this course in August. We require a classroom environment to take place on either a Monday or Tuesday in Oban, Argyll. Other potential locations include Helensburgh or Dunoon.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290438 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Potential for new contract in 2020/21 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290438

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL290438&idx=1
  25th July 2017 - ITQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL290438&idx=2
  25th July 2017 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290438
  Framework for Provision of HNC Social Service - contract for the provision of HNC Social Services units only.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=505499
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000505499
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/search_Auth.aspx

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