--- title: "Writing Skills Training Course - January 2019" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000569936" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569936" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000569936.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000569936.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-04-17" --- # Writing Skills Training Course - January 2019 Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000569936 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569936) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000569936.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is conducting a tender process for a "Writing Skills Training Course" scheduled for January 2019, aimed at enhancing the writing abilities of 12 staff members from various administrative levels. This procurement falls under the services category and involves an open procurement method, with a bid submission deadline of 30 January 2019. The training will take place in Aberdeen, UK, and the contract is valued at £7,000. The outcome of this tender is crucial as it has successfully concluded with the awarding of the contract to Comsteria Limited, following an active tender stage that concluded in late January. This training course presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional development and training services, particularly those that focus on writing skills and communication techniques. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as evidenced by the predominance of SME bids in the recent tender, with 16 out of 17 bids coming from SMEs. The capability to deliver effective training solutions tailored to a government audience will enhance competitive advantage and open avenues for future contracts with public sector organisations. ## Notice The Scottish Procurement and Commercial Directorate (SPCD) requires a one or two-day training course on Writing Skills 12 members of staff ranging from administrators up to senior officials. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Procurement and Commercial Directorate (SPCD) requires a one or two-day training course on Writing Skills 12 members of staff ranging from administrators up to senior officials. Options: option to have another course 6 months after first course. Renewal: Potential additional course in the next 6 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351778 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2019 - 20 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000 | | Lots value | £7,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,100 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COMSTERIA LIMITED (FORMERLY COLIN KELLY MEDIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351778 - 14 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341931 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341931&idx=4 22nd January 2019 - Updated terms and conditions as previous version were old Scottish Government Terms and Conditions. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341931&idx=1 14th January 2019 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341931&idx=2 14th January 2019 - Schedule 5 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341931&idx=3 14th January 2019 - Schedule 4 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341931 Writing Skills Training Course - January 2019 - The Scottish Procurement and Commercial Directorate (SPCD) requires a one or two-day training course on Writing Skills 12 members of staff ranging from administrators up to senior officials. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351778 Writing Skills Training Course - January 2019 - The Scottish Procurement and Commercial Directorate (SPCD) requires a one or two-day training course on Writing Skills 12 members of staff ranging from administrators up to senior officials. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569936 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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