--- title: "Graduate Apprenticeship Challenge Fund" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000553747" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553747" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000553747.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000553747.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED" published: "2018-08-22" --- # Graduate Apprenticeship Challenge Fund Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000553747 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553747) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000553747.json) ## Summary The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is currently offering a tender titled "Graduate Apprenticeship Challenge Fund", aimed at fostering innovative work-based learning programmes in the education sector. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 14th September 2018. This initiative targets educational services throughout Scotland, with a budget estimated between £20 million and £32 million over its duration until 2024. The procurement method is open, which allows for a wider participation from interested parties, and submissions should be made electronically via the designated platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for educational institutions, especially universities and colleges in Scotland, to enhance their offerings through Graduate Apprenticeships, which combine work and study leading to recognised qualifications. Businesses focusing on educational services, training development, consulting, and apprenticeship programme management would be particularly well-suited to participate and compete effectively in this process, thereby contributing to their growth and development while addressing workforce needs in various sectors such as business management, engineering, and cyber security. ## Notice Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs) are work-based learning programmes at SCQF levels 8, 10 or 11 that lead to degree qualifications. They allow an individual to work and gain a degree at the same time. They will be nationally recognised, accredited and certificated by a learning provider, usually a university. In the case of GAs at SCQF level 10 or 11, they lead to a higher education degree or postgraduate award. At SCQF level 8, they lead to an award with 240 credits, the same level as an HND, but are not restricted to HNDs and are work-based. ### Lot Information Existing Graduate Apprenticeships - LOT 1 - Business Managaement, Civil Engineering, Construction & Build Env, Cyber Security, Data Science, Engineering, IT Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs) are work-based learning programmes at SCQF levels 8, 10 or 11 that lead to degree level qualifications. They allow an individual to work and gain a degree at the same time. They will be nationally recognised, accredited, and certificated by a learning provider, usually a university. In the case of GAs at SCQF level 10 or 11, they lead to a higher education degree or postgraduate award. At SCQF level 8, they lead to an award with 240 credits, the same level as an HND, but are not restricted to HNDs and are work-based. This is a challenge fund process, which is open to Further and Higher Education (FE/HE) institutions operating principally in Scotland who would be eligible to apply for SFC Core Funding. Applications are invited from Universities for all frameworks within Lot 1 and can comprise applications to deliver single or multiple frameworks. Applications are invited from colleges as sole/lead bidders for frameworks at SCQF level 8, and with a lead University partner for frameworks at SCQF level10 and/or 11. Graduate Appreticeship - Accountancy pilot - LOT 2 Graduate Apprenticeship - Accountancy Pilot - Lot 2 This new apprenticeship seeks to accelerate professional qualification for accounting graduates by delivering, within a five-year apprenticeship, both: an Honours Degree in Accounting (SCQF level 10); and a recognised Professional Qualification (at SCQF level 11) This pilot seeks to test the application of the GA model with at least two professional accounting bodies. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328818 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 12 Months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 ## Release History - 22 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328818 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=41 20th September 2018 - G18-057 GA Challenge Fund offer terms final 100918 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=43 20th September 2018 - G18-057 GA offer terms final V2 190918-updated 1.1.25 definition of 'schedule' highlighted in yellow - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=39 13th September 2018 - Challenge Fund V4-updated page 22 highlighted in yellow and remover ref to minimum cohort or places - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=42 13th September 2018 - Challenge Fund V5- 1.3 key timelines, closing date and clarification question closing dates updated - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=35 30th August 2018 - Response Document 4C Q4.8 - Costs V2 updated accountancy cost - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=40 30th August 2018 - Response Document 4C Q4.8 - Costs V3 updates in red text - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=36 30th August 2018 - Challenge Fund G18-057 27AugV3-updated page 27 L8andL10;Page30/31tables 2and3,highlighted in yellow. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=38 28th August 2018 - Additional contract notice information section VI.3)additional information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=34 27th August 2018 - Graduate Apprenticeship - Challenge Fund G18-057 23 Aug V2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=37 27th August 2018 - Challenge Fund G18-057 27AugV3-updated page 27 L8andL10;Page30/31tables 2and3,highlighted in yellow. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=24 27th August 2018 - Response Document 4C Q4.8 - Costs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=29 23rd August 2018 - Graduate Apprenticeship - Challenge Fund G18-057 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=33 22nd August 2018 - Additional Information for Lot 2 Accounting - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=30 22nd August 2018 - GA Response Document - LOT 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=32 22nd August 2018 - GA Response Document - LOT 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=27 22nd August 2018 - GA Response Document - LOT 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=31 22nd August 2018 - GA Response Document - LOT 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=28 22nd August 2018 - GA Response Document - LOT 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=25 22nd August 2018 - Response Document - Advancing Equalities Sect 4.7 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=26 22nd August 2018 - Response Document Sect 4.1-4.2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=13 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 15 - Cyber Security SCQF 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=14 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 16 - Cyber Security SCQF 11 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=15 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 18 - Engineering: Design and Manufacture SCQF 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=16 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 19 - Engineering: Instrumentation, Measurement and Control SCQF 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=17 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 20 - IT Management for Business SCQF 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=18 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 21 - IT: Software Development SCQF 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=19 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 22 - SDS Statement of Quality - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=20 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 23 - Partner FAQs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=21 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 3 - Reporting and Compliance Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=22 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 17 - Data Science SCQF 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=23 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 2 - GA Privacy Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=4 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 6 GA Product Specification at SCQF Level 8 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=5 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 7 - GA Product Specification at Level 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=6 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 8 - GA Product Specification at SCQF Level 11 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=7 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 9 - Accountancy SCQF 10 & 11 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=8 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 10 - Business Management SCQF 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=9 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 11 Business Management: Financial Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=10 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 12 - Civil Engineering SCQF 8 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=11 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 13 - Civil Engineering SCQF 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=12 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 14 - Construction and the Built Environment SCQF 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=1 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 1 ESF Challenge Fund Principles and ESF Eligibility and Evidence Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=2 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 4 - Marketing and Publicity Guidelines - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328818&idx=3 22nd August 2018 - Appendix 5 - Work Based Learning Principles - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328818 Graduate Apprenticeship Challenge Fund - Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs) are work-based learning programmes at SCQF levels 8, 10 or 11 that lead to degree qualifications. They allow an individual to work and gain a degree at the same time. They will be nationally recognised, accredited and certificated by a learning provider, usually a university. In the case of GAs at SCQF level 10 or 11, they lead to a higher education degree or postgraduate award. At SCQF level 8, they lead to an award with 240 credits, the same level as an HND, but are not restricted to HNDs and are work-based. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553747 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=553747 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553747. 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