--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Foundation Apprenticeships" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642912" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642912" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642912.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642912.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-02" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for Foundation Apprenticeships Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642912 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642912) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642912.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is conducting a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for Foundation Apprenticeships" aimed at procuring services to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships across various levels. This procurement falls within the education services industry and is based in Aberdeenshire, UK. The tender is currently in the active phase, with a submission deadline set for 4 March 2021. The total projected value of this procurement process is £7.5 million, employing a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The contract is intended for a duration of up to five years, comprising multiple lots tailored for different apprenticeship levels and related projects. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in apprenticeships and vocational training. Companies able to demonstrate relevant educational qualifications and experience will be well-positioned to compete. The DPS will facilitate mini-competitions among suppliers, allowing for collaborative partnerships between existing school staff and external providers. Businesses looking to engage in this tender should prepare for potential sub-contracting opportunities and must comply with financial and regulatory criteria, making this a valuable chance to expand within the education sector in Aberdeenshire. ## Notice This DPS is being run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of suitable providers to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships at Level 6 and Level 4/5, Pathways Apprenticeships and any other related projects. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be up to 5-year duration to provide timetabled delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships in our academies, utilising a combination of existing school staff and sub-contracted external providers. Lots will be established for the delivery of each framework (subject) area. Within each, these may be subdivided to cover separate schools (or groups of schools) within Aberdeenshire, depending on geography and pupil take-up. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Level 6 - Foundation Apprenticeships The DPS is split into 4 lots. Lot 1 is for Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 3 - Pathway Apprenticeships The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 3 will cover Pathway Apprenticeships. Lot 4 - Any Other Related Projects The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 4 will cover the Council's requirement for any additional requirements associated with new projects. We would encourage all suppliers to submit for this Lot Lot 2 - Level 4 & 5 Foundation Apprenticeships The DPS will consist of 4 Lots, and Lot 2 will cover Level 4 & 5 Foundation Apprenticeships. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405597 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,500,000 | | Lots value | £7,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405597 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405597 Dynamic Purchasing System for Foundation Apprenticeships - This DPS is being run by Aberdeenshire Council to procure the services of suitable providers to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships at Level 6 and Level 4/5, Pathways Apprenticeships and any other related projects. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be up to 5-year duration to provide timetabled delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships in our academies, utilising a combination of existing school staff and sub-contracted external providers. Lots will be established for the delivery of each framework (subject) area. Within each, these may be subdivided to cover separate schools (or groups of schools) within Aberdeenshire, depending on geography and pupil take-up. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642912 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642912. 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