---
title: "Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2018/19"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000523774"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2018-07-20"
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# Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2018/19

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000523774

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2018/19' tender is managed by The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, located in Glasgow, and falls under the education industry category. This open procedure is currently in the Award stage, with the deadline for submissions having closed on 29 January 2018. The total estimated budget for this project is £500,000, allocated to support apprenticeship placements that run from April 2018 to March 2019, which aims to enhance workforce skills and contribute to economic growth in Scotland.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses involved in training and educational services. Companies that specialise in employing, training, or supporting Modern Apprentices are encouraged to participate. Given the collaborative nature of the MA programme, firms that can demonstrate the ability to provide quality training and workforce development will find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement process. There is potential for suppliers to establish long-term partnerships with the Scottish Government and create a significant impact on local employment and training initiatives.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme for 2018/19 and continued residual contracts. SDS administers on behalf of the Scottish Government's funding contribution toward the cost of training for employees that employers wish t 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 2018-19 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 any delivery places. SDS reserves the right throughout the year to re-allocate/redistribute delivery places as required to meet our requirements.

Renewal: A contract notice will be placed for 2019/20

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325881 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| 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 | 12 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## 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 |
| Additional buyers | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| 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 | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 51 |
| Supplier names | ; ABELLIO SCOTRAIL; ANKERVILLE TRAINING CENTRE; APEX HOTELS; BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP; BAE SYSTEMS; BARRHEAD TRAVEL SERVICE; BROWN BROTHERS; BUSY BEES; CASTLE PRECISION ENGINEERING; CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; COMPANYNET; CROSSREACH; DI MAGGIO'S RESTAURANT GROUP; DINGBRO; DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION; DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS; FIONA YOUNG TRAINING AND CONSULTATION; HAMPTONS EDUCATION; IBM; INSPIRE (PARTNERSHIP THROUGH LIFE; INVERCLYDE COUNCIL; JAMES DUNS HOUSE; JGC ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES; JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN; LEONARDO MW; MACDONALD HOTELS & RESORTS; MANORVIEW HOTEL AND LEISURE GROUP/MANORVIEW TRAINING ACADEMY; MARRIOTT HOTELS; MCSENCE; NHS DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; ROLLS-ROYCE; SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH WATER; SHETLAND RECREATIONAL TRUST; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; STREET LEAGUE; SUPERDRUG STORES; THE CROFT NURSERIES; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; THE WHEATLEY HOUSING GROUP; THOMAS COOK UK GROUP; TOWNHOUSE; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW; VSA; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; WHITBREAD; WINCANTON |

## 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 - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325881
- 21 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304924

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=3
  17th January 2018 - MA Contribution Table 2018-19 16-24
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=12
  17th January 2018 - MA Contribution Table 2018-19 16-24 updated Social Services (Children Young People)rate at 20-24
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=8
  22nd December 2017 - ITT - Instructions to Tenderers Employer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=11
  22nd December 2017 - ITT - Instructions to Tenderers Employer v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=10
  21st December 2017 - MA Specification 2018-19
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=1
  21st December 2017 - Am I a Training Provider or Employer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=2
  21st December 2017 - Am I an existing Contractor, or New Bidder
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=4
  21st December 2017 - MA Contribution Table 2018-19 25+
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=5
  21st December 2017 - MA Contribution Table 2019-20 16-24
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=6
  21st December 2017 - MA Contribution Table 2019-20 25+
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=7
  21st December 2017 - MA 2018-19 FAQs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304924&idx=9
  21st December 2017 - MA ITT and Volume Bid 2018-19
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304924
  Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2018/19 - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme for 2018/19 and continued residual contracts. SDS administers on behalf of the Scottish Government's funding contribution toward the cost of training for employees that employers wish t 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 2018-19 and is subject to change.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325881
  Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2018/19 - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme for 2018/19 and continued residual contracts. SDS administers on behalf of the Scottish Government's funding contribution toward the cost of training for employees that employers wish t 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 2018-19 and is subject to change.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000523774

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