---
title: "Provision of ILM Marking Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666701"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2021-09-10"
---

# Provision of ILM Marking Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666701

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of ILM Marking Services," aimed at providing marking and internal verification for an ILM Level 3 award as part of their First Line Manager Development Programme. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Always Consult Ltd on 8th September 2021, with a contract value of £16,560. The engagement took place in Edinburgh, within the services category focused on public order and safety, with relevant activity classified under the CPV code 80500000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in leadership and management qualifications. Companies that offer services related to training facilitation and accreditation are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, as demonstrated by the competitive bidding process that included two bids from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers with a proven track record in delivering educational services to public bodies may find fruitful opportunities for growth in this domain.

## Notice

As part of the SPS First Line Manager Development Programme newly promoted managers undertake an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 3 award. The SPS require a Supplier to provide marking and internal verification services for this qualification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Request for Quotation (RFQ) was issued to 5 suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427153 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,560 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALWAYS CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427153

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427153
  Provision of ILM Marking Services - As part of the SPS First Line Manager Development Programme newly promoted managers undertake an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 3 award. The SPS require a Supplier to provide marking and internal verification services for this qualification.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666701

## Provenance

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