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title: "Digital Training Package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745305"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-09-28"
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# Digital Training Package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745305

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, UK, has initiated a procurement process for a digital training package titled "Digital Training Package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors". The procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage. The main objective is to commission the development of digital training materials for Inspectors, with a future notice date set for October 9th, 2023.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses involved in digital education and training services to compete. Companies with experience in creating training materials for regulatory compliance, specifically in the funeral sector, would be well-suited to participate. The procurement method involves engaging with officials, Inspectors, and stakeholders to develop comprehensive training content, making knowledge of the funeral sector and digital education essential for potential suppliers.

## Notice

The Scottish Government intends to commission the development of a package of digital training materials for Inspectors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government requires the development of a package of digital training materials for Inspectors. The content of the training package will need to include the following. - Components and workings of the funeral sector (including burial authorities, cremation authorities, and funeral directors), including representative organisations - Overviews and explanations of relevant legislation (in particular the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016), regulations, codes of practice, and guidance - Policies and procedures related to carrying out inspector functions, as stated in relevant legislation - Responsibilities, processes and policies associated with being a Ministerial Appointee - Roles and responsibilities of Scottish Government officials who will support Inspectors, and Inspectors' responsibilities towards those officials. Knowledge of developing digital educational training materials is essential. Officials, current Inspectors, and stakeholders will feed into the development of the content of the training materials, therefore specific experience and knowledge of the funeral sector is not essential. The Supplier will be required to work with these persons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489234 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48931000 - Training software package
- 72212931 - Training software development services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489234

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489234
  Digital Training Package for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors - The Scottish Government intends to commission the development of a package of digital training materials for Inspectors.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=745305
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745305

## Provenance

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