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title: "Advanced Certificate in International Trade (ACIT) and Development Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634063"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2020-12-11"
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# Advanced Certificate in International Trade (ACIT) and Development Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634063

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to establish a single supplier framework for the Advanced Certificate in International Trade (ACIT) and Continuous Professional Development through an open procurement process. This tender is currently in the award stage, with an anticipated start date for the framework towards the end of November 2020 and a total contract value of £180,000 over a period of four years. Bidders were required to submit their proposals electronically by 11:00 on 10th November 2020, with the tender process being held in Glasgow, UK, under the services category.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for training providers and educational institutions focused on international trade, as well as businesses offering professional development services. Given the nature of the procurement, firms that can demonstrate experience in delivering online training, managing educational frameworks, and providing support to learners will be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the specified technical and insurance criteria may also find this tender aligned with their capabilities and market focus.

## Notice

Scottish Enterprise would like to set up a single supplier framework for Advanced Certificate in International Trade and Continuous Professional Development for the organisation through an open process procurement. It is anticipated that the Framework will begin towards the end of November for a 4-year period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We expect the programme to be run with groups of staff (15 - 20 within the virtual environment) at each launch and the supplier is expected to manage the group through the ACIT programme. The work will include: - Giving access to IOE course material - Running launch online training sessions for each group - Running tutorials for each module when required - Managing and motivating individual learners as they work through the open learning programme - Managing Accreditation of prior Learning of candidates

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401962 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF EXPORT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401962
- 22 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397650

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397650&idx=1
  22nd October 2020 - P21-0038 ITT document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397650&idx=2
  22nd October 2020 - P21-0038 ESPD document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397650
  Advanced Certificate in International Trade (ACIT) and Development Framework - Scottish Enterprise would like to set up a single supplier framework for Advanced Certificate in International Trade and Continuous Professional Development for the organisation through an open process procurement. It is anticipated that the Framework will begin towards the end of November for a 4-year period.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401962
  Advanced Certificate in International Trade (ACIT) and Development Framework - Scottish Enterprise would like to set up a single supplier framework for Advanced Certificate in International Trade and Continuous Professional Development for the organisation through an open process procurement. It is anticipated that the Framework will begin towards the end of November for a 4-year period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634063
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

## Provenance

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