--- title: "Graduate Apprenticeship Challenge Fund - 2020-2025/26" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000588286" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588286" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000588286.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000588286.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED" published: "2019-06-21" --- # Graduate Apprenticeship Challenge Fund - 2020-2025/26 Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000588286 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588286) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000588286.json) ## Summary The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is currently conducting a tender for the 'Graduate Apprenticeship Challenge Fund - 2020-2025/26', aimed at enhancing Scotland’s economy through work-based learning programmes. This procurement falls under the services sector and is being led from Glasgow, UK. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 31st July 2019. Interested participants must submit their proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This tender presents substantial opportunities for educational institutions, particularly Further and Higher Education providers in Scotland who are eligible for SFC Core Funding. By participating, these institutions can enhance their offerings through Graduate Apprenticeships which allow individuals to earn degrees or postgraduate awards while working, thereby contributing to the workforce's skill development and, ultimately, business growth within the region. ## Notice The purpose of Graduate Apprenticeships is to support the growth of Scotland's economy. Offered at SCQF 8,9,10 and 11 GAs benefit individuals by offering a high quality, equal and alternative work-based route to degree and masters education. GAs support employers to create high performing workplaces that supports recruitment, talent management and the continuing professional development of their employees creating businesses that can grow and prosper. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Graduate Apprenticeships (GA) Challenge Fund are work-based learning programmes at SCQF levels 8, 9, 10 and 11 that lead to degree level qualifications. They allow an individual to work and gain a better degree at the same time. GAs are nationally recognized, accredited, and certified by a learning provider. In the case of GAs at SCQF Level 9, 10 or 11, they lead to a higher education degree or post graduate award. At SCQF level 8, they lead to an award with 240 credits, the same level as an HND, but are not restricted to HNDS and are work-based. This is a Challenge Fund process, which is open to Further and Higher Education (FE/HE) institutions operating in Scotland who would be eligible for SFC Core Funding. Applications are invited from colleges as sole/lead bidders for framework at SCQF level 8, and with a lead University partner for frameworks at SCQF level 10 and/or 11. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358074 | | 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 | 21 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 - 21 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358074 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=41 14th August 2019 - apologies, was not uploaded previously. For organisation details, please complete & submit 4.1&2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=32 1st August 2019 - As per previous PCS clarification response doc 4.3-4.6 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=40 1st August 2019 - Response doc q4.4c updated 'preferred' to directly relevant qualification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=34 25th July 2019 - GA Terms of offer - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=39 25th July 2019 - GA Terms of offer 240719 V2 - updated as per clarification response dated 240719 at 17:23 q16 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=38 9th July 2019 - GAwebinars available,click on link on additional document to choose session you would like to attend - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=36 5th July 2019 - GA Challenge Fund Doc final v3 010719 - update section 1 timelines - closing date extended - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=37 5th July 2019 - GA Challenge Fund Doc final v4 050719 - updated section 2.2 Eligibility at Domicile and Employment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=31 1st July 2019 - GA Challenge Fund Doc final v2 250619 - Appendix 26 added and section 1.1 updated - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=24 1st July 2019 - Appendix 23 SDS Statement of Quality - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=35 1st July 2019 - Appendix 23 SDS Statement of Quality V2 updated - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=33 25th June 2019 - Appendix 26 added as a new doc and update in C.Fund doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=30 25th June 2019 - GA Challenge Fund Doc final 210619 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=21 21st June 2019 - Appendix 20 EIMC L10 Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=22 21st June 2019 - Appendix 21 ITMB L10 Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=23 21st June 2019 - Appendix 22 ITSD L10 Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=25 21st June 2019 - Appendix 24 Partner FAQs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=26 21st June 2019 - Appendix 25 FA Entry - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=27 21st June 2019 - GA Response Doc 4.1 and 4.2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=28 21st June 2019 - GA Response Doc 4B 4.7 Equalities - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=29 21st June 2019 - GA Response Doc 4C 4.8 Costs/places - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=4 21st June 2019 - Appendix 3 GA Compliance and reporting requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=5 21st June 2019 - Appendix 4 Marketing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=6 21st June 2019 - Appendix 5 WBL Principles - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=7 21st June 2019 - Appendix 6 GA Prod Spec SCQF Level 8 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=8 21st June 2019 - Appendix 7 GA Prod Spec SCQF Level 9 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=9 21st June 2019 - Appendix 8 GA Prod Spec SCQF Level 10 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=10 21st June 2019 - Appendix 9 GA Prod Spec SCQF Level 11 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=11 21st June 2019 - Appendix 10 Accounting Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=12 21st June 2019 - Appendix 11 BM(FS) draft Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=13 21st June 2019 - Appendix 12 Civil L8 Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=14 21st June 2019 - Appendix 13 Civil L10 Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=15 21st June 2019 - Appendix 14 CBE Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=16 21st June 2019 - Appendix 15 Cyber L10 Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=17 21st June 2019 - Appendix 16 Cyber L11 Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=18 21st June 2019 - Appendix 17 Data Science L10 Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=19 21st June 2019 - Appendix 18 ELCC L9 Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=20 21st June 2019 - Appendix 19 EDM L10 Framework Doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=1 21st June 2019 - Appendix 1a Challenge Fund Principles - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=2 21st June 2019 - Appendix 1b GA Audit Evidence Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358074&idx=3 21st June 2019 - Appendix 2 Privacy Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358074 Graduate Apprenticeship Challenge Fund - 2020-2025/26 - The purpose of Graduate Apprenticeships is to support the growth of Scotland's economy. Offered at SCQF 8,9,10 and 11 GAs benefit individuals by offering a high quality, equal and alternative work-based route to degree and masters education. GAs support employers to create high performing workplaces that supports recruitment, talent management and the continuing professional development of their employees creating businesses that can grow and prosper. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588286 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=588286 - 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-r6ebe6-0000588286. 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