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title: "Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2019"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000569423"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2019-05-01"
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# Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2019

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000569423

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited as the buyer, seeking suppliers for the "Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2019" contract, focusing on the education industry sector. This opportunity is located in various regions across Scotland, with the procurement stage in the award phase as of May 2019. The tender had a submission deadline of 11 February 2019, with a value of £500,000 and it is structured under an open procurement method, aimed at fostering growth through modern apprenticeships.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in workforce development, training services, and educational support. Companies that focus on fair work practices and can demonstrate a commitment to fostering skilled workforces will be well suited to compete. Those with experience in apprenticeship programmes or educational partnerships may find this contract particularly relevant, as the successful bidders will play a vital role in the training and development of apprentices across Scotland.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) for starts for 2019/20 and continued residual (in-training) contracts for the duration of the Apprenticeship. SDS administers the Scottish Governments funding contribution towards the cost of training for employees that employers wish to support through an approval 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS is inviting bids for MA starts for a duration of 12 months from April 2019 to March 2020. MAs already in training shall continue for the duration of their apprenticeship. 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.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations.

Renewal: A contract notice will be placed for further requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY352975 |
| 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 | 1 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH 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 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 52 |
| Supplier names | ; ABELLIO SCOTRAIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; APEX HOTELS; ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL - SVQ CENTRE; BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP; BAE SYSTEMS; BARNARDO'S; BROWN BROTHERS; BUSY BEES EDUCATION AND TRAINING; CHARLIE TAYLOR HAIR DESIGN; CRWON OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; DAWNFRESH SEAFOOD; DI MAGGIO'S RESTAURANT GROUP; DINGBRO; DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION; FAMILY & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEST LOTHIAN; IBM; INSPIRE; JAMES DUNS HOUSE; JGC ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES; JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN; KZ HAIR; LEONARDO MW; MACDONALD HOTELS & RESORTS; MANORVIEW HOTEL AND LEISURE GROUP/MANORVIEW TRAINING ACADEMY; MARRIOTT HOTELS; MCSENCE; MIDLOTHIAN TRAINING SERVICES; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; OPITO; PEEBLES HYDRO; PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL; PINE TREES NURSERY; ROLLS-ROYCE; RWG (REPAIR & OVERHAULS; SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SCOTTISH WATER; SHETLAND RECREATIONAL TRUST; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; SUPERDRUG STORES; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; THOMAS COOK UK GROUP; TOWNHOUSE; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW; VSA; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; WHITBREAD |

## 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

- 1 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY352975
- 10 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341651

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=2
  15th January 2019 - MA ITT Response Doc - Employer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=15
  15th January 2019 - MA ITT Response Doc v2 updated - FWP weighting updated to 100%
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=12
  15th January 2019 - MA Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=14
  15th January 2019 - MA Specification-updatedV2 1.3 age updated,section 3.5 pg28,no restriction on age for Public Sector.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=11
  10th January 2019 - Appendix 4 LA Areas
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=13
  10th January 2019 - MA Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=1
  10th January 2019 - MA Information and Instructions - Employer 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=3
  10th January 2019 - MA Sub-contractor ITT Response Doc
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=4
  10th January 2019 - Additional information for first time bidders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=5
  10th January 2019 - Am I a Training Provider or Employer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=6
  10th January 2019 - MA FAqs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=7
  10th January 2019 - FIPS delegated authority form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=8
  10th January 2019 - MA frameworks by Occupational Group and age
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=9
  10th January 2019 - MA Contribution rates by framework and age
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341651&idx=10
  10th January 2019 - MA Framework payment plan evidence requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341651
  Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2019 - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) for starts for 2019/20 and continued residual (in-training) contracts for the duration of the Apprenticeship. SDS administers the Scottish Governments funding contribution towards the cost of training for employees that employers wish to support through an approval 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY352975
  Modern Apprenticeship - Employer for 2019 - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) for starts for 2019/20 and continued residual (in-training) contracts for the duration of the Apprenticeship. SDS administers the Scottish Governments funding contribution towards the cost of training for employees that employers wish to support through an approval 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569423

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