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title: "Award of The Provision of On-line Scottish Freedom of Information Training and Relevant Certifica..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000680505"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-02-02"
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# Award of The Provision of On-line Scottish Freedom of Information Training and Relevant Certifica...

Buyer: EDUCATION SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000680505

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## Summary

The contract titled "Award of The Provision of On-line Scottish Freedom of Information Training and Relevant Certification" was awarded by Education Scotland, a public body based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The tender process was initiated on 2nd February 2022, with a deadline for submissions on 20th March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £8,000, aims to provide online training tailored for Education Scotland staff, ensuring they are well-equipped to manage the Freedom of Information function in accordance with relevant Scottish legislation.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in educational services and training, specifically within the context of public sector legislation. Companies with a track record in online training delivery, especially in topics related to Freedom of Information and public sector compliance, would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The requirement for tailored training highlights the potential for competitive differentiation, making it an attractive opportunity for organisations that can demonstrate expertise in this niche sector.

## Notice

* Training should be delivered on-line using MS Teams.* Training should be delivered to 2 x separate groups, each group consisting of up to 8 members of staff.* Training should develop the skills and knowledge of Education Scotland staff to be effective and confident in managing the Freedom of Information function in a Scottish public authority.* Training should be set in a Scottish context, relevant to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004* Training should conclude before 31 March 2022* Assessment and opportunity to gain Practitioner Certificate in Scottish Freedom of Information should be provided by the supplier (It is understood the assessment and certificate will not be gained as part of initial training but on completion of work-based evidence).* Assessment and certification will not attract any additional cost* Training should be tailored (where possible) for Education Scotland staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439405 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 | EDUCATION SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; ANGUS COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; REDRESS SCOTLAND; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SASA - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SASA SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH HOUSING REGULATOR; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 104 |
| Supplier names | A.C.T HERITAGE; ABB LTD, TURBOCHARGING; ABPMER; AECOM; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ALLISON & STIVEN; ALLPLAY IRELAND; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ANDREW SHEPHERD CONSTRUCTION; ASA RECRUITMENT; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BAKKER SLIEDRECHT ELECTRO INDUSTRIE; BORDER SIGNS & GRAPHICS; BOXXE; BUILT INTELLIGENCE; CDW; COMMUNICATION INCLUSION PEOPLE COMMUNITY INTEREST; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; CUSTOM LABORATORY PRODUCTS; DMG FLOORCARE; DTA ECOLOGY; DTN; DUNCAN WEMYSS; EDEN UK CLINICAL SERVICES; EKOS; ELEVATOR; ELITE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY (SCOTLAND; EMERGYA; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; ERM; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FRANK RANKIN; G W AXUP; GAMMIES GROUNDCARE; GENEWIZ; GEORGE INNES BUILDERS; GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HAYS HYDRAULICS & MECHANICAL SERVICES; HENDERSON LOGGIE; HP; HYDROCABLE SYSTEMS; IAIN; JACKSON TRAWLS; JASCO APPLIED SCIENCES; JML CONTRACTS; KICK ICT GROUP; KILO MARINE ELECTRONICS; KINGSFIELD COMPUTER PRODUCTS; KOMPAN SCOTLAND; LANDSCAPES AND CONTRACTS; LOCOGEN; LORIEN; LORIEN RESOURCING; LYON EQUIPMENT; M&H TREE SERVICES; MACARTNEY; MACKAY MARINE SERVICES; MAN TRUCK & BUS; MCKINLAY CONSULTING; ME PRODUCTION; MECHATECH SYSTEMS; MGB PLASTICS; MIND OF MY OWN; MOTT MACDONALD; MP GROUP; MR GORDON CHEYNE; MURRAY FORESTRY; NICKI SOUTER ASSOCIATES; OCEAN SONICS; PEAK SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PROFILE SECURITY SERVICES; RAEBURNFARQUHARBOWEN; RCA GARAGE SERVICES; RICARDO-AEA; SAFESHOT FIREARMS & TRAINING; SCOTGRAIN AGRICULTURE; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS; SCREENMEDIA; SECURIGROUP; SHETLAND COMPOSITES; SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS; SRUC; STM ENGINEERING; STORM EVIRONMENTAL; STORM ID; STORM TECHNOLOGIES; SULZER ROTATING EQUIPMENT SERVICES; SUNBURST SENSORS; SWANTON SKETCHES; SYNAPTIK; TAY TAXIS; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; THE MATHWORKS; THYBOROEN SKIBSSMEDIE; TRANTER; USER VISION; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; VULKAN INDUSTRIES; VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 10:41 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439405

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.hutton.ac.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.taysideprocurement.gov.uk
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/about-us/procurement/

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