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title: "Digital Start Fund"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579029"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2019-06-04"
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# Digital Start Fund

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579029

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Digital Start Fund" is conducted by The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, aimed at enhancing the digital technology skills of individuals on low or no incomes. The procurement category is classified as services and falls under the open procedure method. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 17th May 2019. The fund supports projects delivering recognised qualifications at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level 7 or above in fields such as software development, cyber-security, and data. The tender period concluded on 3rd May 2019.

This opportunity opens avenues for businesses in the education and training sector, specifically those providing accredited qualifications in digital technologies. Companies with a proven track record of guiding learners into digital careers and that meet the procurement criteria could significantly benefit from this fund. As the digital skills gap continues to expand, firms that can demonstrate relevant expertise and resources in delivering effective training solutions stand to grow their market share while contributing to a vital workforce development initiative in Scotland.

## Notice

Bids are invited by Skills Development Scotland "SDS" from organisations whose who currently offer recognised qualifications at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) 7 or above in digital technology skills where there is an identified skills gap (e.g. software development, cyber-security, data), and who can demonstrate a successful track record in directly progressing their learners to digital technologies careers. The Fund will support delivery of practical solutions to those on low or no incomes and who have not recently benefited from further or higher education, by providing them with the opportunity to develop new digital technology skills and support them to fill one of the many vacancies in digital technology occupations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bids are invited by Skills Development Scotland "SDS" from organisations whose who currently offer recognised qualifications at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) 7 or above in digital technology skills where there is an identified skills gap (e.g. software development, cyber-security, data), and who can demonstrate a successful track record in directly progressing their learners to digital technologies careers. The Fund will support delivery of practical solutions to those on low or no incomes and who have not recently benefited from further or higher education, by providing them with the opportunity to develop new digital technology skills and support them to fill one of the many vacancies in digital technology occupations. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355862 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Renfrew South and Gallowhill |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CODECLAN; GTS SOLUTIONS; NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE; WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355862
- 1 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350026

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350026&idx=9
  11th April 2019 - Supplier Day Presentation Slides
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350026&idx=8
  11th April 2019 - Questions and Answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350026&idx=4
  1st April 2019 - P18-199 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350026&idx=5
  1st April 2019 - P18-199 Appendix B Bidder Response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350026&idx=6
  1st April 2019 - P18-199 Appendix C Targets and Outcomes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350026&idx=7
  1st April 2019 - P18-199 Appendix D Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350026&idx=1
  1st April 2019 - P18-199 Certificates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350026&idx=2
  1st April 2019 - P18-199 ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR350026&idx=3
  1st April 2019 - P18-199 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350026
  Digital Start Fund - Bids are invited by Skills Development Scotland "SDS" from organisations whose who currently offer recognised qualifications at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) 7 or above in digital technology skills where there is an identified skills gap (e.g. software development, cyber-security, data), and who can demonstrate a successful track record in directly progressing their learners to digital technologies careers. The Fund will support delivery of practical solutions to those on low or no incomes and who have not recently benefited from further or higher education, by providing them with the opportunity to develop new digital technology skills and support them to fill one of the many vacancies in digital technology occupations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355862
  Digital Start Fund - Bids are invited by Skills Development Scotland "SDS" from organisations whose who currently offer recognised qualifications at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) 7 or above in digital technology skills where there is an identified skills gap (e.g. software development, cyber-security, data), and who can demonstrate a successful track record in directly progressing their learners to digital technologies careers. The Fund will support delivery of practical solutions to those on low or no incomes and who have not recently benefited from further or higher education, by providing them with the opportunity to develop new digital technology skills and support them to fill one of the many vacancies in digital technology occupations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579029
- https://digitalstartfundsupplierbriefing.eventbrite.co.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx

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