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title: "Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1A"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630167"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2021-02-25"
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# Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1A

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630167

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1A" tender is managed by Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, located at Monteith House, Glasgow. The tender is focused on the education industry and is intended to deliver pathway apprenticeships aimed at young individuals aged 16 to 18 who are not currently employed. This open procurement method has been initiated with a significant budget of around £4 million, with the submission deadline set for 4th November 2020. This is part of a broader programme, with an expected overall capacity of 7,605 apprenticeship placements across various training frameworks.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those offering services in business skills, engineering, IT (both hardware and software), and social services for children and young people. Companies with experience in delivering structured training programmes and those capable of supporting socially disadvantaged youth would be especially well-suited to compete. Moreover, smaller enterprises and training organisations targeting apprenticeship delivery could leverage this contract to expand their reach and impact within the Scottish workforce development landscape.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on behalf of Scottish Government, invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) - Phase 1A. There will be further phases with up to 7,605 places available for overall programme. PA has been developed to support individuals in Scotland who have reached school leaving age up to age 18, who are not in receipt of benefit, a route to an apprenticeship and employment opportunities. There are currently 5 Frameworks available for delivery - Business Skills (including Digital), Engineering, IT Digital Hardware, IT Digital Software and Social Services Children & Young People. All PA frameworks will be for 26 weeks and are at SCQF level 6 with the exception being Engineering which will be for 36 weeks and at SCQF level 5 (all extended up to maximum of 52 weeks if the participant is disabled or care experienced).The estimated volume for this notice is for up to 2,000 PA starts.

### Lot Information

PA - Lot 2 - Enginering

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved

PA - Lot 3 - IT Digital Hardware

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved

PA - Lot 5 - Social Services Children & Young People

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved

PA - Lot 1 - Business Skills (Including Digital)

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved

PA - Lot 4 - IT Digital Software

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18.. The contract value and/or volumes may vary depending on the delivery achieved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407903 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 33 |
| Supplier names | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; AYRSHIRE COLLEGE; BORDERS COLLEGE; CHILDCARE MANAGEMENT; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; DIRECT PARTNERS; DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE; EAST KILBRIDE & DISTRICT ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION; EAST SCOT TRAINING SERVICES LTD T/A ANGUS TRAINING GROUP; FARE; FIFE COLLEGE; FIFE COUNCIL; GALLOWAY TRAINING; GENIUS PEOPLE; GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE; GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE; GP STRATEGIES TRAINING; LIMELIGHT CAREERS; MICROCOM TRAINING; NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE; PENTLAND ASSESSMENT CENTRES; PEOPLEPLUS GROUP; QUALITAS INTERNATIONAL; R T RESOURCES; RECRUITMENT TRAINING (EDINBURGH; SIXTH SENSE TRAINING; THE TELL ORGANISATION; TIGERS; TULLOS TRAINING; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; VIRTUAL LEARNING; WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE - MAIN CONTACT FOR ALL TENDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407903
- 2 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396269

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=14
  29th October 2020 - WBCU L6 work based challenge unit
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=16
  29th October 2020 - WBCU L6 work based challenge unit v2 - update to link
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=8
  29th October 2020 - PA Appendix 1 - PA Framework Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=15
  29th October 2020 - PA Appendix 1 - PA Framework Information V2 - updated Business Skills Framework Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=9
  21st October 2020 - PA Specification 20-22
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=13
  21st October 2020 - PA Specification 20-22 V2 201020 - updated section 1.3 and 2.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=4
  6th October 2020 - Appendix Information Sheet - Appendix 2 and 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=12
  6th October 2020 - Appendix Information Sheet - Appendix 2,3,4 & 6 - updated as per clarification question for App3 & 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=3
  6th October 2020 - Response Document - Part 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=11
  6th October 2020 - Response Document-Part2 V5 Q5 % updated Pg16, as response to clarification question. Equalities 15%.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=5
  5th October 2020 - PA Appendix 5 - Funding Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=10
  5th October 2020 - PA Appendix 5 - Funding Model updated
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=1
  5th October 2020 - ITT - Pathway Apprenticeships P20-064
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=2
  5th October 2020 - Response Document - Part 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=6
  5th October 2020 - PA Health & Safety Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396269&idx=7
  5th October 2020 - PA Conditions 20-22
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396269
  Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1A - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on behalf of Scottish Government, invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) - Phase 1A. There will be further phases with up to 7,605 places available for overall programme. PA has been developed to support individuals in Scotland who have reached school leaving age up to age 18, who are not in receipt of benefit, a route to an apprenticeship and employment opportunities. There are currently 5 Frameworks available for delivery - Business Skills (including Digital), Engineering, IT Digital Hardware, IT Digital Software and Social Services Children & Young People. All PA frameworks will be for 26 weeks and are at SCQF level 6 with the exception being Engineering which will be for 36 weeks and at SCQF level 5 (all extended up to maximum of 52 weeks if the participant is disabled or care experienced).The estimated volume for this notice is for up to 2,000 PA starts.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407903
  Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1A - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on behalf of Scottish Government, invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) - Phase 1A. There will be further phases with up to 7,605 places available for overall programme. PA has been developed to support individuals in Scotland who have reached school leaving age up to age 18, who are not in receipt of benefit, a route to an apprenticeship and employment opportunities. There are currently 5 Frameworks available for delivery - Business Skills (including Digital), Engineering, IT Digital Hardware, IT Digital Software and Social Services Children & Young People. All PA frameworks will be for 26 weeks and are at SCQF level 6 with the exception being Engineering which will be for 36 weeks and at SCQF level 5 (all extended up to maximum of 52 weeks if the participant is disabled or care experienced).The estimated volume for this notice is for up to 2,000 PA starts.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630167
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/

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