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title: "Framework Agreement for Standards and Frameworks"
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# Framework Agreement for Standards and Frameworks

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000710001

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited involves the establishment of a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework for the development of Standards and Frameworks on behalf of the Devolved Governments of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The title of the tender is "Framework Agreement for Standards and Frameworks." It falls under the "Education" industry category and is located in Glasgow, with key dates indicating completion status on 2023-04-14. The procurement method used is an open procedure for services procurement, with specific lots covering National Occupational Standards, Welsh Translations, Scottish Vocational Qualifications, and Apprenticeship Frameworks.

This tender for the Framework Agreement creates business opportunities for organisations in the education sector and related industries. Businesses offering services related to National Occupational Standards, Welsh translations, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeship frameworks would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity aims to attract bids from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and other suppliers capable of meeting the regulatory standards and insurance requirements outlined in the procurement documentation.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) requires to establish a multi lot, multi supplier framework for themselves and on behalf of the Devolved Governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide development of Standards and Frameworks. The scope of tendered services covers provision of development and review of: Lot 1: National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS Lot 2: Welsh Translation for NOS Lot 3: Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) Lot 4: Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland. The scope of services to be provided under this Framework Agreement fall within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded.

### Lot Information

National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS

SDS invited bids for a place on the Framework. The Framework will be for 2 years from 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025 with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions. Lot 1 is for the Development of National Occupational Standards (NOS). Full details for Lot 1 were provided in the ITT documents.

Welsh Translation for NOS

Lot 2 was for Welsh Translations for National Occupational Standards (NOS) when this is required. The framework is for the period 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025, with 2 x 1 year extensions available at SDS discretion.. Full details for Lot 2 were provided in the ITT documents.

Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs)

SVQs and CBQs are work-based qualifications based on National Occupational Standards of competence drawn up by representatives from each industry sector. They are made up of units which break a job down into separate functions reflecting the different kind of activities of a job. The framework is for the period 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025, with 2 x 1 year extensions available at SDS discretion.. Full details on Lot 3 were provided in the ITT documents.

Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland

An apprenticeship is a package of learning, training and practical work experience gained while employed. The content of the apprenticeship is described as a framework. Apprenticeships enable employers to develop the workforce of the future and support succession planning whilst delivering tangible benefits such as reduced staff turnover. Apprenticeships provide an opportunity to raise standards and support the professionalisation of a sector. All new and reviewed apprenticeships must comply with relevant national policy. Wherever possible, frameworks should be mapped across all four UK nations to identify where synergies and core components exist, to support coherence across the UK and avoid unnecessary duplication of activity. The framework is for the period 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025, with 2 x 1 year extensions available at SDS discretion.. Full details of Lot 4 were provided in the ITT documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477714 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 3 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | THE NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE; THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| 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 North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | BSE SKILLS; CITB; COGENT SKILLS; ENERGY & UTILITY SKILLS; ENGINUITY; HARLOW CONSULTING; II ASPIRE; INSTRUCTUS GROUP; LANTRA; MINERAL PRODUCTS QUALIFICATIONS COUNCIL; NATIONAL SKILLS ACADEMY FOR FOOD & DRINK; NSAR; ODAG CONSULTANTS; SCREENSKILLS; SKILLS ACTIVE AND HABIA; THE INSTITUTE OF THE MOTOR INDUSTRY; THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST; UKFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477714
- 30 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465623
- 21 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464801

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=14
  21st December 2022 - SDS security policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=2
  24th November 2022 - P22-049 ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=13
  24th November 2022 - P22-049 ITT Document dated 21/11/2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=12
  21st November 2022 - Appendix 2 Lot 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=9
  21st November 2022 - Lot 1 Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=10
  21st November 2022 - Appendix 2 Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=11
  21st November 2022 - Appendix 2 Lot 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=6
  21st November 2022 - Appendix 5 Certificates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=7
  21st November 2022 - Appendix 3 Framework Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=8
  21st November 2022 - Appendix 4 Call Off Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=4
  21st November 2022 - Appendix 8 NI Handbook
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=5
  21st November 2022 - Appendix 9 NI Apprenticeship Frameworks
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=1
  21st November 2022 - Appendix 6 Guide to Developing NOS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV464801&idx=3
  21st November 2022 - Appendix 7 NOS Quality criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464801
  Framework Agreement for Standards and Frameworks - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) requires to establish a multi lot, multi supplier framework for themselves and on behalf of the Devolved Governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide development of Standards and Frameworks. The scope of tendered services covers provision of development and review of: Lot 1: National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS Lot 2: Welsh Translation for NOS Lot 3: Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) Lot 4: Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland. The scope of services to be provided under this Framework Agreement fall within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477714
  Framework Agreement for Standards and Frameworks - Skills Development Scotland (SDS) requires to establish a multi lot, multi supplier framework for themselves and on behalf of the Devolved Governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide development of Standards and Frameworks. The scope of tendered services covers provision of development and review of: Lot 1: National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS Lot 2: Welsh Translation for NOS Lot 3: Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) Lot 4: Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland. The scope of services to be provided under this Framework Agreement fall within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000710001
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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