---
title: "Modern Apprenticeship 2018-19 - Training Provider"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000520356"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2018-07-20"
---

# Modern Apprenticeship 2018-19 - Training Provider

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000520356

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## Summary

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is conducting a tender for the "Modern Apprenticeship 2018-19 - Training Provider" contract as part of the Scottish Government's initiative to promote workforce training. This procurement falls under the education sector and is located in Glasgow, with an invitation for bids set to close on 29 January 2018. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 2 April 2018. The tender was initiated through an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training organisations and educational providers looking to engage in Scotland's modern apprenticeship framework, which aims to support on-the-job learning and economic growth. Businesses that specialise in training services, particularly those focused on vocational skills across various industries, are well-suited to compete. With a budget that reflects the joint investment from employers and public funding, participants can expect to contribute to and benefit from a programme that fosters workforce development and long-term employment solutions.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme for starts for 2018/19 and continued residual contracts. SDS administers the Scottish Government's funding contribution toward the cost of training form employees that employers wish to support through an approved MA Framework. The dual purpose of the MA Programme is to support individuals to learn while in work; and economic growth across Scotland. MAs are a joint investment between employers and public funding. Employers invest through wage costs and on-going support and public funding contributes towards the cost of training. The overall budget for 2018-19 has yet to be finalised and the budget is indicative and is based on 2017-18 and is subject to change.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS is inviting bids for MA Starts for a duration of 12 months from April 2018 to March 2019. MAs already in training shall continue. Part 1 shall be evaluated and those who pass the minimum standards shall have their Part 2 submission evaluated. If you pass Part 1 there is no guarantee that you shall be allocated all or any delivery places bid for. SDS reserves the right throughout the year to re-allocate/re-distribute delivery places as required to meet requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325952 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325952
- 20 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325919
- 19 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304922

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=3
  17th January 2018 - MA Contribution Table 2018-19 16-24
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=13
  17th January 2018 - MA Contribution Table 2018-19 16-24 updated rate Social Services (CYP) rate at 20-24
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=12
  15th January 2018 - Modern Apprenticeship performance data Jan16 to Nov17
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=8
  22nd December 2017 - ITT - Instructions to Tender Training Provider
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=11
  22nd December 2017 - ITT - Instructions to Tender Training Provider v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=9
  21st December 2017 - MA ITT & Volume Bid 1819 Training Provider
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=10
  21st December 2017 - MA Specification 2018-19
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=1
  21st December 2017 - Am I a Training Provide or Employer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=2
  21st December 2017 - Am I an Existing Contractor, or New Bidder
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=4
  21st December 2017 - MA contribution Table 2018-19 25+
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=5
  21st December 2017 - MA contribution Table 2019-20 16-24
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=6
  21st December 2017 - MA contribution table 2019-20 25+
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304922&idx=7
  21st December 2017 - Modern Apprenticeship 2018-19 FAQs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304922
  Modern Apprenticeship 2018-19 - Training Provider - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme for starts for 2018/19 and continued residual contracts. SDS administers the Scottish Government's funding contribution toward the cost of training form employees that employers wish to support through an approved MA Framework. The dual purpose of the MA Programme is to support individuals to learn while in work; and economic growth across Scotland. MAs are a joint investment between employers and public funding. Employers invest through wage costs and on-going support and public funding contributes towards the cost of training. The overall budget for 2018-19 has yet to be finalised and the budget is indicative and is based on 2017-18 and is subject to change.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325952
  Modern Apprenticeship 2018-19 - Training Provider - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme for starts for 2018/19 and continued residual contracts. SDS administers the Scottish Government's funding contribution toward the cost of training form employees that employers wish to support through an approved MA Framework. The dual purpose of the MA Programme is to support individuals to learn while in work; and economic growth across Scotland. MAs are a joint investment between employers and public funding. Employers invest through wage costs and on-going support and public funding contributes towards the cost of training. The overall budget for 2018-19 has yet to be finalised and the budget is indicative and is based on 2017-18 and is subject to change.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325919
  Modern Apprenticeship 2018-19 - Training Provider - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme for starts for 2018/19 and continued residual contracts. SDS administers the Scottish Government's funding contribution toward the cost of training form employees that employers wish to support through an approved MA Framework. The dual purpose of the MA Programme is to support individuals to learn while in work; and economic growth across Scotland. MAs are a joint investment between employers and public funding. Employers invest through wage costs and on-going support and public funding contributes towards the cost of training. The overall budget for 2018-19 has yet to be finalised and the budget is indicative and is based on 2017-18 and is subject to change.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520356

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