---
title: "Framework for Provision of HNC Social Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000513036"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-04"
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# Framework for Provision of HNC Social Services

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000513036

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is seeking services under the title "Framework for Provision of HNC Social Services" in the region of Argyll & Bute, Scotland. This procurement process falls under the services category and is currently in the award stage. The contract, which has been fully awarded, is set to facilitate the delivery of HNC Social Services units for training purposes. Key dates include the contract being signed on 10 November 2017, following the tender period that ended on 6 October 2017. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to submit bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training and education services. Businesses capable of providing HNC Social Services training, particularly those familiar with SVQ units and capable of conducting classes in locations such as Oban, Helensburgh, and Dunoon, would be well-suited to participate. With growth potential indicated by the possibility of additional candidates over the next three years, businesses engaged in or adjacent to the education sector should consider this opportunity to enhance their service offerings within the local community.

## 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=OCT333280 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2017 |
| 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 | £8,200 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OILEAN (TRAINING AND NURTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333280
- 22 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296317

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296317&idx=1
  22nd September 2017 - ITQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296317&idx=2
  22nd September 2017 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296317
  Framework for Provision of HNC Social Services - contract for the provision of HNC Social Services units only.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333280
  Framework for Provision of HNC Social Services - contract for the provision of HNC Social Services units only.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000513036
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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