--- title: "Soft Skills Training Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642805" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642805" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642805.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642805.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2021-04-26" --- # Soft Skills Training Services Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642805 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642805) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642805.json) ## Summary VisitScotland, located at Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, is seeking a supplier for its "Soft Skills Training Services" tender, classified under the tourism industry. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following an open procedure. The contract was signed on 26th April 2021, with a total contract value of £120,000. The services are expected to be delivered remotely, primarily within Scotland's central belt. The initial tender period ended on 22nd February 2021, and bidding statistics indicate a total of 9 bids were submitted. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in soft skills development. Companies with a strong background in educational services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The option for contract renewal allows businesses the potential for ongoing income, making this an attractive opportunity for those capable of delivering high-quality training tailored to the needs of VisitScotland. ## Notice VisitScotland is looking to award the tender for Soft Skills Training Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for full description of the Procurement. Renewal: The contact will be awarded for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by two further periods of 12 months at the discretion of VisitScotland. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413061 | | 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 | 26 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Apr 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This requirement will be re-tendered within 12-36 months dependent on the utilisation of contract extensions | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | £120,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £120,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VISITSCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6JH | | 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 | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ELITE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413061 - 2 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405512 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405512&idx=1 2nd February 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405512&idx=2 2nd February 2021 - Schedule 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405512&idx=3 2nd February 2021 - Schedule 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405512&idx=4 2nd February 2021 - Schedule 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405512&idx=5 2nd February 2021 - Schedule 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405512&idx=6 2nd February 2021 - Appendix 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405512&idx=7 2nd February 2021 - Appendix 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405512 Soft Skills Training Services - VisitScotland is looking for a suitably qualified supplier to deliver Soft Skills Training Services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413061 Soft Skills Training Services - VisitScotland is looking to award the tender for Soft Skills Training Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642805 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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