--- title: "National Third Sector Challenge Fund" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000569944" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569944" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000569944.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000569944.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED" published: "2019-01-15" --- # National Third Sector Challenge Fund Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000569944 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569944) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000569944.json) ## Summary The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, located in Glasgow, is currently in the Tender stage for the National Third Sector Challenge Fund, which is categorised under the Education industry. This procurement process commenced on 15 January 2019, with a tender submission deadline set for 27 February 2019. The total estimated value of this contract is £10 million, and activities funded through this initiative are expected to commence on 1 July 2019, lasting up to a maximum of 36 months. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the Third Sector, as it aims to support initiatives that assist unemployed individuals facing multiple barriers to employment. Companies specialising in innovative educational programmes, skills training, or social services would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate their ability to match funding commitments of at least 50% for delivery in Lowlands & Uplands Scotland and at least 20% for Highlands & Islands areas. Engaging effectively with this opportunity could foster business growth and enhance community impact. ## Notice This is a Challenge Fund process. The National Third Sector Challenge Fund is an element of the ESF Programmes, which SDS as a Lead Partner has been directed by the Scottish Government to Manage and Administer the Fund on their behalf. SDS is looking for submission of Challenge Fund proposals from the Third Sector as a key part in addressing the needs of unemployed people experiencing multiple (at least two) barriers to gaining employment. It will support activities that enable the participants to address barriers that are preventing them from moving along the skills pipeline and allow them to progress into employment, education, training or next stage of pipeline for further support. Any eligible approved activity may start from 1 July 2019 for a maximum of 36 months duration. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342047 | | 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 | 15 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000 | | 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 - 15 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342047 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=2 19th February 2019 - Annex 2 Staff Costs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=22 19th February 2019 - Annex 2 Staff Costs v2 updated to allow additional rows to be inserted - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=18 16th February 2019 - Annex 1,1a,1b Proposal Response documentV3 deleted deminimis question - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=21 16th February 2019 - Annex 1,1a,1b Proposal Response documentV4 updated Q4.9b Living wage question - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=14 16th February 2019 - G18-083 National Third Sector Challenge Fund Doc v2 updated State Aid as non applicable - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=20 16th February 2019 - G18-083 National Third Sector Challenge Fund Doc v3 updated 1.11b changed from App5 to Annex 3 para1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=4 12th February 2019 - Annex 4 LA Response Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=19 12th February 2019 - Annex 4 LA Response Document v2 deleted Annex no.1 first page,3rd paragraph,refers to Annex 4 itself - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=11 12th February 2019 - Annex 1,1a,1b Proposal Response documentV2 updated annex no's in 4.10 and 4.11 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=17 6th February 2019 - National+Rules+-+Single+Operation+Timesheet+-+(Page+13) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=16 6th February 2019 - National+Rules+-+Multi+Operation+Timesheet+-+(Page+13) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=6 31st January 2019 - Appendix 2 - LA Statements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=15 31st January 2019 - Appendix 2 - LA Statements v2 replaced a contact within Glasgow LA with a new contact - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=10 31st January 2019 - G18-083 National Third Sector Challenge Fund - Challenge Fund Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=13 29th January 2019 - Ph2 Milestone Definition doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=3 29th January 2019 - Annex 3 Milestone & Result Profile - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=12 29th January 2019 - Annex 3 Milestone & Result ProfileV2-updated last sentence in the N.B.section removed "and manage". - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=1 29th January 2019 - Annex 1, 1a & 1b Proposal Response document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=5 15th January 2019 - Appendix 1 - Evidence Requirements for Staff Costs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=7 15th January 2019 - Appendix 3 - NTSF Ph 2 Standard Documentation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=8 15th January 2019 - Appendix 4 - Evidence required for outputs, milestones, results - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342047&idx=9 15th January 2019 - Appendix 5 - Example of Staff Cost Payment Calculations - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342047 National Third Sector Challenge Fund - This is a Challenge Fund process. The National Third Sector Challenge Fund is an element of the ESF Programmes, which SDS as a Lead Partner has been directed by the Scottish Government to Manage and Administer the Fund on their behalf. SDS is looking for submission of Challenge Fund proposals from the Third Sector as a key part in addressing the needs of unemployed people experiencing multiple (at least two) barriers to gaining employment. It will support activities that enable the participants to address barriers that are preventing them from moving along the skills pipeline and allow them to progress into employment, education, training or next stage of pipeline for further support. Any eligible approved activity may start from 1 July 2019 for a maximum of 36 months duration. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569944 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=569944 - 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-r6ebe6-0000569944. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000569944.json.