--- title: "Foundation Apprenticeships 2018-20 Competitive Funding Offer" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508730" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508730" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000508730.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000508730.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED" published: "2017-08-21" --- # Foundation Apprenticeships 2018-20 Competitive Funding Offer Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508730 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508730) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000508730.json) ## Summary The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is seeking proposals under the "Foundation Apprenticeships 2018-20 Competitive Funding Offer" tender, aimed at the education sector in Scotland. This procurement, classified under services, is currently in the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 29 September 2017. Contractors are invited to submit their proposals electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website. The programme aims to establish partnerships involving colleges, local authorities, and other stakeholders to deliver foundation apprenticeship projects targeting young people in the senior phase of school. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training, particularly colleges, local authorities, and private training providers. By participating, these entities can expand their service offerings and contribute to the delivery of valuable educational frameworks across various regions in Scotland. The competitive nature of this funding opportunity allows for collaboration among bidders, which may lead to enhanced business growth and investment in local educational initiatives. ## Notice SDS invites proposals under Competitive Funding Offer. SDS is inviting proposals from Colleges or Local Authorities as lead partner to deliver FA projects acrossScotland for participants commencing in academic year 2018/20. Delivery of each framework will require a partnership approach to reach regional demand. It is for each region/area to decide the membership and structure of the delivery partnership. As a minimum, however, partnerships will need to bring together Colleges, Local Authorities, schools, private training providers and employers to support the ambitions for expansion of FA delivery across regions and frameworks for academic year 2018/20. The target group is young people in the senior phase of school. There are 12 frameworks currently available for delivery. Bidders can bid for Lot 1 or both Lots. Bidders cannot bid for Lot 2 only. ### Lot Information Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2018-20 - G17-009 - Competitive Funding Offer Foundation Apprenticeship 2018-20 - 2 Year Delivery model - LOT 1 Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2018-20 - G17-009 - Competitive Funding Offer Foundation Apprenticeships 2018-20 LOT 2 - Shorter Term Delivery ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292908 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 21 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Timeline unknown at this time. | ## 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292908 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=43 15th September 2017 - Competitive Funding Offer Response Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=46 15th September 2017 - Competitive Funding Offer Response Doc Updated 15 September - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=30 12th September 2017 - Appendix 9 - Cost Profile Document - shortened delivery duration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=45 12th September 2017 - Appendix 9 - Cost Profile Document - shortened delivery duration - Updated document 12/09/17 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=29 12th September 2017 - Appendix 9 - Cost Profile Document 2 year delivery - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=44 12th September 2017 - Appendix 9 - Cost Profile Document 2 year delivery Updated Document 12/09/17 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=39 24th August 2017 - Competitive Funding Offer Response Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=42 23rd August 2017 - Appendix 3 Scientific Technologies - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=40 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Appendix Pack FA Demand Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=41 21st August 2017 - Appendix 8 - FAQs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=34 21st August 2017 - Appendix 13 - FA Providers/MA Providers Contact Details - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=35 21st August 2017 - Appendix 15 - SDS Information Security Policy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=36 21st August 2017 - Appendix 14 - Progression within Apprenticeship Family - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=37 21st August 2017 - Appendix 7 - Marketing and Publicity Guidelines - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=38 21st August 2017 - Competitive Funding Offer G17-009 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=26 21st August 2017 - Appendix 4 - Eligible Costs Guide - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=27 21st August 2017 - Appendix 5 - Extract from Rules on Eligibility of Expenditure for ESF - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=28 21st August 2017 - Appendix 6 - Record Keeping & Reporting Guidelines - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=31 21st August 2017 - Appendix 10 - FA Framework Delivery Costs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=32 21st August 2017 - Appendix 11 - SDS Quality Management Framework Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=33 21st August 2017 - Appendix 12 - Entry Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=23 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework - Social Services Children & Young People - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=24 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework - Social Services Healthcare - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=25 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework - Food & Drink Operations - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=18 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework - Creative & Digital Media - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=19 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework - Engineering - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=20 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework - Financial Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=21 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework - Information Technology Hardware & Software - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=22 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework - Scientific Technologies - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=15 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework Accountancy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=16 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework - Business Skills - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=17 21st August 2017 - Appendix 3 - FA Framework - Civil Engineering - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=12 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - TAYSIDE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=13 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - WEST LOTHIAN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=14 21st August 2017 - Appendix 2 - Product Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=8 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - WEST REGION - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=9 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - ABERDEEN CITY & SHIRE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=10 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - AYRSHIRE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=11 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=6 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=7 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - LANARKSHIRE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=3 21st August 2017 - appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - FIFE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=4 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statements - FORTH VALLEY - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=5 21st August 2017 - appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - GLASGOW - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=1 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement BORDERS - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292908&idx=2 21st August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Regional Evidence Base/Demand Statement - EDINBURGH, EAST, MID - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292908 Foundation Apprenticeships 2018-20 Competitive Funding Offer - SDS invites proposals under Competitive Funding Offer. SDS is inviting proposals from Colleges or Local Authorities as lead partner to deliver FA projects acrossScotland for participants commencing in academic year 2018/20. Delivery of each framework will require a partnership approach to reach regional demand. It is for each region/area to decide the membership and structure of the delivery partnership. As a minimum, however, partnerships will need to bring together Colleges, Local Authorities, schools, private training providers and employers to support the ambitions for expansion of FA delivery across regions and frameworks for academic year 2018/20. The target group is young people in the senior phase of school. There are 12 frameworks currently available for delivery. Bidders can bid for Lot 1 or both Lots. Bidders cannot bid for Lot 2 only. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=508730 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508730 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508730. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000508730.json.