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title: "National Training Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000538877"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHILDREN'S HEARINGS SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-10-17"
---

# National Training Contract

Buyer: CHILDREN'S HEARINGS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000538877

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## Summary

The National Training Contract has been awarded by Children's Hearings Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK. The contract falls under the services industry category and involves the provision of training for volunteers within the Children's Panel System. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 28th September 2018, following a successful award process that initiated on 31st May 2018. The contract value is approximately £5,361,245 and is currently active.

This tender presents a business opportunity particularly suited for training providers with experience in delivering large-scale educational programmes and a strong understanding of virtual and blended learning environments. Companies that specialise in training volunteers, especially those with qualifications recognised by the Scottish Qualification Authority, would be competitive bidders for similar future contracts. The emphasis on quality and cost-effective training solutions provides a strong incentive for businesses to showcase their expertise in educational delivery and resource development.

## Notice

Children's Hearing Scotland (CHS) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider, to undertake the provision of Training for Children's Panel System volunteers or Children's Hearings Scotland volunteers. The Service Provider will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of all training related operational requirements and the delivery of high quality, cost effective training that represents value for money and facilitates learning and development. Services shall include providing a virtual learning environment, the use of a blended learning approach, the design, delivery and evaluation of large-scale, high volume, training and the development of technical course materials and supporting resources.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Children's Hearing Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider, to undertake the provision of Training for Children's Panel System volunteers or Children's Hearings Scotland volunteers. The Service Provider will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of all training related operational requirements and the delivery of high quality, cost effective training that represents value for money and facilitates learning and development. Services shall include providing a virtual learning environment, the use of a blended learning approach, the design, delivery and evaluation of large-scale, high volume, training and the development of technical course materials and supporting resources.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 1 year extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334737 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £5,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,361,245 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHILDREN'S HEARINGS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7TB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334737
- 18 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317188

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=11
  18th May 2018 - Please see revised answer to question on training of volunteers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=10
  10th May 2018 - Q & A for Questions presented 9 May 2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=9
  9th May 2018 - SOR - AS AMENDED 9 MAY 2018 Please see PDA: Review and Revision highlighted in yellow
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=8
  8th May 2018 - Presentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=7
  8th May 2018 - Q & A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=6
  25th April 2018 - Bidders Day Open Forum - Monday 30 April 2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=3
  20th April 2018 - CHS - National Training Contract - Specification of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=4
  20th April 2018 - CHS - National Training Contract - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=5
  20th April 2018 - CHS - National Training Contract - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=1
  20th April 2018 - CHS - National Training Contract - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317188&idx=2
  20th April 2018 - CHS - National Training Contract - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317188
  National Training Contract - Children's Hearing Scotland (CHS) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider, to undertake the provision of Training for Children's Panel System volunteers or Children's Hearings Scotland volunteers. The Service Provider will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of all training related operational requirements and the delivery of high quality, cost effective training that represents value for money and facilitates learning and development. Services shall include providing a virtual learning environment, the use of a blended learning approach, the design, delivery and evaluation of large-scale, high volume, training and the development of technical course materials and supporting resources.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334737
  National Training Contract - Children's Hearing Scotland (CHS) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider, to undertake the provision of Training for Children's Panel System volunteers or Children's Hearings Scotland volunteers. The Service Provider will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of all training related operational requirements and the delivery of high quality, cost effective training that represents value for money and facilitates learning and development. Services shall include providing a virtual learning environment, the use of a blended learning approach, the design, delivery and evaluation of large-scale, high volume, training and the development of technical course materials and supporting resources.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.chscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.asspx?ID-529366
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000538877
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/78681html

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