---
title: "Graduate Apprenticeship - Pilot in Early Learning & Childcare 2019-2022"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000546652"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2018-09-06"
---

# Graduate Apprenticeship - Pilot in Early Learning & Childcare 2019-2022

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000546652

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, based in Glasgow, and involves a tender titled "Graduate Apprenticeship - Pilot in Early Learning & Childcare 2019-2022". This initiative falls under the education sector and is specifically aimed at Higher Education institutions in Scotland. The current stage of procurement is at the award stage, with significant developments having taken place recently. The contract, valued at £548,100, was signed on 10th August 2018. The delivery of the services is expected to occur across various locations in Scotland, and this tender was made available through an open procedure with submissions accepted until 11th July 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for Higher Education Institutions, particularly those offering early childhood education programmes, to expand their services and funding options through the Graduate Apprenticeship initiative. Businesses that specialise in educational services, teacher training, and early learning resources would be particularly well-suited to apply. Furthermore, with the competitive funding aspect of the offer, institutions may enhance their capabilities and outreach, thereby fostering educational growth and collaboration across Scotland.

## Notice

SDS invites proposals under Competitive Funding Offer. SDS is inviting proposals from Higher Education institutions operating principally in Scotland who would be eligible to apply for SFC Core Funding to deliver Graduate Apprenticeships in Early Learning and Childcare pilot.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS invites proposals under Competitive Funding Offer from Higher Education institutions operating principally in Scotland who would be eligible to apply for SFC Core Funding to deliver Graduate Apprenticeships Pilot in Early Learning & Childcare.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330541 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £548,100 |
| Lots value | £548,100 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £548,100 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS; UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330541
- 14 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322072

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=6
  3rd July 2018 - Appendix 6 - GA Product Specification at SCQF Level 9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=15
  3rd July 2018 - Appendix 6 - GA Product Specification at SCQF Level 9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=11
  14th June 2018 - Appendix 11 - Draft Evaluation Strategy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=12
  14th June 2018 - Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=13
  14th June 2018 - Section 3 Funding Offer Terms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=14
  14th June 2018 - Graduate Apprenticeship Early Learning and Childcare Pilot Delivery
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=8
  14th June 2018 - Appendix 8 - GA Partner FAQs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=9
  14th June 2018 - Appendix 9 - GA Privacy Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=10
  14th June 2018 - Appendix 10 - SDS Quality Management Framework guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=3
  14th June 2018 - Appendix 3 - Volume Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=4
  14th June 2018 - Appendix 4 - Marketing and Publicity Guidelines
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=5
  14th June 2018 - Appendix 5 - Work Based Learning Principles
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=7
  14th June 2018 - Appendix 7 - Early Learning and Childcare SCQF Level 9 draft framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=1
  14th June 2018 - Appendix 1 - Payment Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322072&idx=2
  14th June 2018 - Appendix 2 - GA Reporting and Compliance Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322072
  Graduate Apprenticeship - Pilot in Early Learning & Childcare 2019-2022 - SDS invites proposals under Competitive Funding Offer. SDS is inviting proposals from Higher Education institutions operating principally in Scotland who would be eligible to apply for SFC Core Funding to deliver Graduate Apprenticeships in Early Learning and Childcare pilot.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330541
  Graduate Apprenticeship - Pilot in Early Learning & Childcare 2019-2022 - SDS invites proposals under Competitive Funding Offer. SDS is inviting proposals from Higher Education institutions operating principally in Scotland who would be eligible to apply for SFC Core Funding to deliver Graduate Apprenticeships in Early Learning and Childcare pilot.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000546652

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