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title: "SLC/PS/EDUC/19/015 - SLC ED Foundation Apprenticeship Programme 2019-21"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587619"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# SLC/PS/EDUC/19/015 - SLC ED Foundation Apprenticeship Programme 2019-21

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587619

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by South Lanarkshire Council for the contract titled "SLC ED Foundation Apprenticeship Programme 2019-21" within the education and training services industry. The procurement stage is currently set for the tender, with the submission deadline having been due on 12 July 2019. The contract encompasses several lots for the delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships in Social Services and Healthcare and Children and Young People, based in South Lanarkshire. This open procurement method invites a range of bidders with the intention to enhance vocational skills in the region.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses engaged in educational training and vocational services, especially those experienced in delivering qualifications in social services. SMEs with capabilities in providing Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and National Progression Awards (NPAs) are particularly well-suited to participate. With a focus on community benefits and skills development, this contract represents a significant opportunity to expand service offerings and operational reach within the local education sector.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council requires specialist providers to deliver work based learning qualifications and support as part of the Foundation Apprenticeship delivery model for Social Services and Healthcare and Social Services: Children and Young People. . The bidder recommended for award will be approved with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to deliver Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) and National Progression Awards (NPA) and have in place the required instruments of assessment used within these qualifications which are internally verified using appropriate policy within the centre and guidelines set by SQA. . Contract will be split into 3 Lots. Bidders are invited to bid for 1, 2 or all Lots as they see fit.

### Lot Information

1 Year course - Social Services Children and Young People NPA + SVQ delivery

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to enter into a contract with an educational training provider, with experience delivering both elements listed of the Foundation Apprentice Social Services Children and Young People, level 6 - GL7A46. . (i) National Progression Award (NPA) Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF level 6 - GL7946. This includes knowledge classes that support pupils to develop an understanding of how children develop and learn, the value of play and the importance of child protection as part of the Skills Development Scotland, Foundation Apprenticeship programme. (ii) SVQ Level 2 in Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF level 6- GH5V22. The SVQ 2 units are assessed in the workplace when pupils are in their work placement. Pupils will typically spend a minimum of 7 hours per week in a work placement. Following SQA's requirements for Social Services SVQs the care practice is assessed in real life situations in the workplace. Assessment is carried out by an SVQ Assessor. . Provider must register candidates for: (i) Foundation Apprenticeship Group Award in Social Services: Children and Young People (SCQF level 6) - GL7A46 (ii) NPA Social Services Children and Young People level 6- GL7946 (iii) SVQ2 in Social Services (Children and Young People) (SCQF level 6) - GH5V22 (iv) FA Certification Unit - HE6E -04 (on completion) . This Lot will cover 2 learning hubs; Hub 1 - FA HUB, Holy Cross High School, Hamilton Hub 2 - FA HUB, Trinity High School, Rutherglen

2 year course - Social Services Children and Young People NPA Delivery

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to enter into a contract with an educational training provider, with experience delivering National Progression Award (NPA) Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF level 6 as part of the 2 year Foundation Apprentice programme. This includes knowledge classes that support pupils to develop an understanding of how children develop and learn, the value of play and the importance of child protection as part of the Skills Development Scotland, Foundation Apprenticeship programme. . This Lot will cover 2 learning hubs; Hub 1 - FA HUB, Lesmahagow High School, Lesmahagow Hub 2 - FA Hub, Stonelaw High School, Rutherglen

1 year course - Social Services and Healthcare NPA + SVQ delivery

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to enter into a contract with an educational training provider, with experience delivering both elements listed of the Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare- GL52 46 . (i) NPA in Social Services and Healthcare- GL3W 46 This includes knowledge classes that support pupils to develop an understanding of Social & Healthcare services, the legislation and practices and the importance of Adult protection as part of the Skills Development Scotland, Foundation Apprenticeship programme. (ii) SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare (part of) - GH5Y 22 . The SVQ 2 units are assessed in the workplace when pupils are in their work placement. Pupils will typically spend a minimum of 7 hours per week in a work placement. Following SQA's requirements for Social Services SVQs the care practice is assessed in real life situations in the workplace. Assessment is carried out by an SVQ Assessor. . Provider must register candidates for: (i) Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare (SCQF level 6) - GL52 46 (ii) NPA in Social Services and Healthcare- GL3W 46 (level 6)- GL7946 (iii) SVQ2 in SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare (part of) (SCQF level 6) -GH5Y22 (iv) FA Mandatory certification unit - HE6E 04 (on completion) . This Lot will cover 1 learning hub; FA HUB, Calderglen High School, East Kilbride

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365285 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365285
- 19 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357606

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357606
  SLC/PS/EDUC/19/015 - SLC ED Foundation Apprenticeship Programme 2019-21 - South Lanarkshire Council requires specialist providers to deliver work based learning qualifications and support as part of the Foundation Apprenticeship delivery model for Social Services and Healthcare and Social Services: Children and Young People. . The bidder recommended for award will be approved with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to deliver Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) and National Progression Awards (NPA) and have in place the required instruments of assessment used within these qualifications which are internally verified using appropriate policy within the centre and guidelines set by SQA. . Contract will be split into 3 Lots. Bidders are invited to bid for 1, 2 or all Lots as they see fit.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365285
  SLC/PS/EDUC/19/015 - SLC ED Foundation Apprenticeship Programme 2019-21 - South Lanarkshire Council requires specialist providers to deliver work based learning qualifications and support as part of the Foundation Apprenticeship delivery model for Social Services and Healthcare and Social Services: Children and Young People. . The bidder recommended for award will be approved with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to deliver Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) and National Progression Awards (NPA) and have in place the required instruments of assessment used within these qualifications which are internally verified using appropriate policy within the centre and guidelines set by SQA. . Contract will be split into 3 Lots. Bidders are invited to bid for 1, 2 or all Lots as they see fit.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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