---
title: "Veterans and technical roles at risk of redundancy - upskilling/reskilling pilot"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602746"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2020-03-04"
---

# Veterans and technical roles at risk of redundancy - upskilling/reskilling pilot

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602746

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, focusing on the title "Veterans and technical roles at risk of redundancy – upskilling/reskilling pilot," which falls under the education industry category. This initiative is situated in Glasgow, UK and has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £49,650. The contract was signed on 13th December 2019, following a complete tender process that began on 31st October 2019, culminating in bids due by 27th November 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and reskilling services, particularly those with expertise in cyber security. Companies that provide educational services, especially those capable of delivering intensive online and in-person training, would be well-positioned to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might particularly benefit, as evidenced by the effort to engage local providers in delivering the necessary training programmes.

## Notice

The purpose is to pilot an approach which would rapidly equip individuals with the cyber security skills necessary to gain meaningful employment in cyber roles. The pilot will involve an immersive/intensive hybrid cyber security boot-camp which should include online foundation training in areas such as architecture, networking, in addition to general programming/software development concepts as well as specialised cyber security training.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose is to pilot an approach which would rapidly equip individuals with the cyber security skills necessary to gain meaningful employment in cyber roles. The pilot will involve an immersive/intensive hybrid cyber security boot-camp which should include online foundation training in areas such as architecture, networking, in addition to general programming/software development concepts as well as specialised cyber security training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382607 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,650 |

## 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 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMJ CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382607
- 31 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370637

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370637&idx=2
  31st October 2019 - P19-094 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370637&idx=3
  31st October 2019 - P19-094 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370637&idx=4
  31st October 2019 - P19-094 Bidder Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370637&idx=5
  31st October 2019 - P19-094 Certification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370637&idx=1
  31st October 2019 - P19-094 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370637
  Veterans and technical roles at risk of redundancy - upskilling/reskilling pilot - The purpose is to pilot an approach which would rapidly equip individuals with the cyber security skills necessary to gain meaningful employment in cyber roles. The pilot will involve an immersive/intensive hybrid cyber security boot-camp which should include online foundation training in areas such as architecture, networking, in addition to general programming/software development concepts as well as specialised cyber security training.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382607
  Veterans and technical roles at risk of redundancy - upskilling/reskilling pilot - The purpose is to pilot an approach which would rapidly equip individuals with the cyber security skills necessary to gain meaningful employment in cyber roles. The pilot will involve an immersive/intensive hybrid cyber security boot-camp which should include online foundation training in areas such as architecture, networking, in addition to general programming/software development concepts as well as specialised cyber security training.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602746
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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