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title: "Early Learning & Childcare Qualifications 2018"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000537792"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-16"
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# Early Learning & Childcare Qualifications 2018

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000537792

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## Summary

The Highland Council is seeking contractors for the "Early Learning & Childcare Qualifications 2018" framework, aimed at providing Accredited Training Qualifications to Early Learning and Childcare Workers within the Highland Council Area. This procurement process is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 9 May 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £110,000, and interested suppliers are required to submit their bids electronically. The procurement follows an open procedure, and training services will be delivered across the Highlands and Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those offering qualifications in social services and childhood practice. Companies that focus on delivering vocational training or have experience with frameworks for education are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the collaborative nature of this procurement, participation may also boost a supplier's profile and reputation in the region, contributing to business growth and the potential for future contracts.

## Notice

A framework for the provision of Accredited Training Qualifications to Early Learning and Childcare Workers in the Highland Council Area. Any successful Contractors will provide candidates accessing the Framework with a range of training courses covering the following: a) SVQ 2 Social Services (Children & Young People) b) SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) c) BA Childhood Practice d) PDA Childhood Practice (level 9)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires Contractors to provide Accredited Training Qualifications to Early Learning and Childcare Workers in the Highland Council Area. Contractors will provide candidates accessing the framework with a range of training courses covering the following: a) SVQ 2 Social Services (Children & Young People) b) SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) c) BA Childhood Practice d) PDA Childhood Practice (level 9)

Renewal: 1 year framework with option to extend for up to an additional 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325290 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI; NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325290
- 9 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316009

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316009
  Early Learning & Childcare Qualifications 2018 - A framework for the provision of Accredited Training Qualifications to Early Learning and Childcare Workers in the Highland Council Area. Any successful Contractors will provide candidates accessing the Framework with a range of training courses covering the following: a) SVQ 2 Social Services (Children & Young People) b) SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) c) BA Childhood Practice d) PDA Childhood Practice (level 9)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325290
  Early Learning & Childcare Qualifications 2018 - A framework for the provision of Accredited Training Qualifications to Early Learning and Childcare Workers in the Highland Council Area. Any successful Contractors will provide candidates accessing the Framework with a range of training courses covering the following: a) SVQ 2 Social Services (Children & Young People) b) SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) c) BA Childhood Practice d) PDA Childhood Practice (level 9)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000537792

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