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title: "Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1B"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638021"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
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# Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1B

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638021

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## Summary

Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1B," which focuses on delivering apprenticeship frameworks in Social Services and Healthcare for young individuals aged 16-18. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 12 January 2021. This procurement is part of a broader initiative by the Scottish Government aimed at facilitating apprenticeship opportunities, and the contract value is approximately £533,355. The procurement process is located in Glasgow, Scotland, with an estimated 100 apprenticeship starts expected to be delivered by 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in apprenticeships and social services. Companies with experience in providing social care training or apprenticeship programmes are well-positioned to compete for this contract. This initiative not only represents a chance for service providers to expand their outreach and impact on the community but also helps address workforce needs in Scotland by supporting economically inactive young people and facilitating their entry into employment.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on behalf of Scottish Government, invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) - Phase 1B. 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. This phase is for 1 PA Frameworks available for delivery - Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6. All PA frameworks will be for 26 weeks (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 100 PA starts. Please note that PA starts can only commence up until 31 March 2021 with the remaining part of the duration for those in-training until completion of their PA for a period of up to 26 weeks, 36 weeks or 52 weeks. This requirement is being conducted as a below Threshold for Social and Other Specific Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SDS invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) for Social Services and Healthcare across Scotland for participants unemployed or economically inactive young people in Scotland aged 16-18. Please note that PA starts can only commence up until 31 March 2021 with the remaining part of the duration for those in-training until completion of their PA for a period of up to 26 weeks, 36 weeks or 52 weeks. This requirement is being conducted as a below Threshold for Social and Other Specific Services (light-touch regime)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408980 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £573,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £533,355 |

## 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 |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; BORDERS COLLEGE; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COLLEGE; FIFE COUNCIL; L&G LEARNING (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408980
- 4 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401284

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401284&idx=1
  4th December 2020 - PA ITT doc
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401284&idx=2
  4th December 2020 - PA ITT Response Doc Part 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401284&idx=3
  4th December 2020 - PA ITT Response Doc Part 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401284&idx=4
  4th December 2020 - PA Appendix 1 Framework Info
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401284&idx=5
  4th December 2020 - Appendix Information Sheet for App2, 3, 4 and 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401284&idx=6
  4th December 2020 - Appendix 5 Funding Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401284&idx=7
  4th December 2020 - PA Health & Safety Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401284&idx=8
  4th December 2020 - Work Based Challenge Unit
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401284&idx=9
  4th December 2020 - PA Specification Phase 1B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401284&idx=10
  4th December 2020 - PA Conditions 2020-2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401284
  Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1B - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on behalf of Scottish Government, invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) - Phase 1B. 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. This phase is for 1 PA Frameworks available for delivery - Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6. All PA frameworks will be for 26 weeks (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 100 PA starts. Please note that PA starts can only commence up until 31 March 2021 with the remaining part of the duration for those in-training until completion of their PA for a period of up to 26 weeks, 36 weeks or 52 weeks. This requirement is being conducted as a below Threshold for Social and Other Specific Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408980
  Pathway Apprenticeships Phase 1B - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on behalf of Scottish Government, invites proposals to deliver Pathway Apprenticeships (PA) - Phase 1B. 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. This phase is for 1 PA Frameworks available for delivery - Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6. All PA frameworks will be for 26 weeks (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 100 PA starts. Please note that PA starts can only commence up until 31 March 2021 with the remaining part of the duration for those in-training until completion of their PA for a period of up to 26 weeks, 36 weeks or 52 weeks. This requirement is being conducted as a below Threshold for Social and Other Specific Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000638021
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- 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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