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title: "Award of P18-184-L2-21-004 Mini Competition for Development and Build of Skills Discovery Tool"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660620"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2021-08-24"
---

# Award of P18-184-L2-21-004 Mini Competition for Development and Build of Skills Discovery Tool

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660620

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, pertains to the contract titled "Award of P18-184-L2-21-004 Mini Competition for Development and Build of Skills Discovery Tool." This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically aimed at consulting and software development. The tender period begins on 26th August 2021 and extends until 30th November 2021. This process is currently at the Award stage as of 24th August 2021, having a contract value of £86,275. The procurement was conducted through a mini-competition from an existing framework agreement for Web Development Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and consulting. Companies with expertise in creating digital tools that support staff development and skills identification would be particularly well-suited to compete. The initiative is not only vital for fostering skills development in Scotland but also serves as a platform for suppliers in the technology sector to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland are developing a tool that will help businesses in Scotland identify the skills gaps in their business and support them with staff development and succession planning.This tool is referred to as the Skills Discovery Tool and SDS have conducted a mini competition from lot 2 of their Web Development Services framework agreement for the development and build of the tool in recent weeks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425282 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,275 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; INVERCLYDE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | A W BAYNE PLANT HIRE; ACTIONABLE INSIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING; AECOM; ALISON PLATTS RESEARCH SERVICES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY; DMFCA; HARVEY NASH; INNOVATION DIGITAL LTD T/A THREE PART STORY; IPSOS MORI; PYE TAIT CONSULTING; SCREENMEDIA; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; VENESKY BROWN; WE ARE SNOOK; WHY RESEARCH; WI & A GILBERT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 12:40 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425282

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

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