--- title: "Skills for Growth" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630652" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630652" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630652.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630652.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED" published: "2021-03-08" --- # Skills for Growth Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630652 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630652) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630652.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, which is based in Glasgow, and has initiated a tender titled "Skills for Growth." This process falls under the services category and is currently at the Award stage. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period that ended on 5th January 2021. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance skills for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Scotland, aligning with government economic priorities. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in skills development and training services aimed at SMEs. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include those with expertise in both onsite and remote delivery of training programmes. The award criteria prioritise quality and price, suggesting that suppliers who can demonstrate exceptional service delivery while maintaining cost-effectiveness may have a competitive advantage in securing contracts related to this initiative. ## Notice Skills for Growth ### Lot Information Skills for Growth Remote Digital Delivery Skills Development Scotland (SDS) requires a framework of suppliers to deliver our Skills for Growth service to SME businesses in Scotland to help deliver the Scottish Governments key economic priorities and Skills Development Scotland's strategic skills priorities, ensuring: People have the information and skills they need Businesses drive productivity and inclusive growth We collectively create a more dynamic, responsive skills system Renewal: The option to extend with 2 x 12 months extension period at the discretion of SDS Skills for Growth Onsite Delivery Skills Development Scotland (SDS) requires a framework of suppliers to deliver our Skills for Growth service to SME businesses in Scotland to help deliver the Scottish Governments key economic priorities and Skills Development Scotland's strategic skills priorities, ensuring: People have the information and skills they need Businesses drive productivity and inclusive growth We collectively create a more dynamic, responsive skills system Renewal: An option to extend the contract with 2 x 12 month extension periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408882 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 8 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,000,000 | ## 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | CONNECT THREE SOLUTIONS; PRAGMATIQUE; REMARKABLE; THE LEADERSHIP FACTORY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408882 - 8 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401916 - 30 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400978 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400978&idx=1 2nd December 2020 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400978&idx=2 2nd December 2020 - Bidder Response Questionnaire - Lot 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400978&idx=3 2nd December 2020 - Bidder Response Questionnaire - Lot 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400978&idx=4 2nd December 2020 - Pricing Schedule - Lot 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400978&idx=5 2nd December 2020 - Pricing Schedule - Lot 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400978&idx=6 2nd December 2020 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400978&idx=7 2nd December 2020 - Certificates - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400978&idx=8 2nd December 2020 - Client Referral Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400978&idx=9 2nd December 2020 - Themes Explanation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400978&idx=10 2nd December 2020 - People Skills Action Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400978 Skills for Growth - Skills for Growth - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408882 Skills for Growth - Skills for Growth ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630652 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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