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title: "Standards and Frameworks - Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000570032"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2019-05-07"
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# Standards and Frameworks - Framework

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000570032

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## Summary

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is seeking bids for the "Standards and Frameworks - Framework" project, which falls under the education industry category. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the framework intended to operate for two years from 15 April 2019 to 14 April 2021, extendable for two additional one-year terms. Key tender activities were initiated on 7 May 2019, with an important submission deadline set for 20 February 2019. The project is set in Glasgow, UK, and uses an open procurement method as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in the development of national occupational standards, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeship frameworks across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Specifically, companies that specialise in educational consultancy and services, particularly those offering expertise in social and specific services, will find this framework appealing. Notable suppliers already engaged include CITB, GQA Qualifications Ltd, and various academic and vocational training organisations, presenting a collaborative environment for SMEs with relevant experience to enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland requires to establish a multi supplier framework to provide development of Standards and Frameworks. The scope of tendered services covers provision of development and review of: - National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS - Welsh Translation for NOS where required - Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) for use in apprenticeship frameworks - Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The scope of services to be provided under this contract falls within definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS is inviting bids for a place on the Framework. The Framework will be for 2 years from 15 April 2019 to 14 April 2021 with the option of 2x1 year extensions. The scope of services to be provided under this contract falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353606 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 7 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,166,667 |
| Lots value | £4,166,667 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,166,667 |

## 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 | THE NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE; THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| 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 North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY; CITB; CITB NI; CLD STANDARDS COUNCIL SCOTLAND; ENERGY & UTILITY SKILLS; GQA QUALIFICATIONS; HABIA; II ASPIRE; INSTITUTE OF THE MOTOR INDUSTRY; INSTRUCTUS GROUP; LANTRA; NATIONAL SKILLS ACADEMY FOR FOOD & DRINK; NATIONAL SKILLS ACADEMY FOR RAIL (NSAR; NETHERLEE CONSULTING; ODAG CONSULTANTS; PEOPLE 1ST INTERNATIONAL; SC003435; SCREENSKILLS; SEMTA; THE FOOD AND DRINK TRAINING AND EDUCATION COUNCIL (FTC; THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST; UKFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 7 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353606
- 17 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342389

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342389&idx=10
  19th February 2019 - SDS Security Policy as mentioned in the terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342389&idx=9
  7th February 2019 - P18-100 Appendix 6 Additional Document for Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342389&idx=7
  29th January 2019 - P18-100 Appendix 1 ESPD OJEU Number updated
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342389&idx=8
  29th January 2019 - P18-100 Appendix 1 ESPD OJEU Number updated
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342389&idx=1
  22nd January 2019 - P18-100 Appendix 1 ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342389&idx=2
  18th January 2019 - P18-100 Appendix 2 Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342389&idx=3
  18th January 2019 - P18-100 Appendix 3 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342389&idx=4
  18th January 2019 - P18-100 Appendix 4 Certificates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342389&idx=5
  18th January 2019 - P18-100 Appendix 5 Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342389&idx=6
  18th January 2019 - P18-100 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342389
  Standards and Frameworks - Framework - Skills Development Scotland requires to establish a multi supplier framework to provide development of Standards and Frameworks. The scope of tendered services covers provision of development and review of: - National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS - Welsh Translation for NOS where required - Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) for use in apprenticeship frameworks - Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The scope of services to be provided under this contract falls within definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353606
  Standards and Frameworks - Framework - Skills Development Scotland requires to establish a multi supplier framework to provide development of Standards and Frameworks. The scope of tendered services covers provision of development and review of: - National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS - Welsh Translation for NOS where required - Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) for use in apprenticeship frameworks - Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The scope of services to be provided under this contract falls within definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000570032

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