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title: "Land Based Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787118"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD"
published: "2025-04-08"
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# Land Based Apprenticeships

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787118

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## Summary

Skills Development Scotland Ltd (SDS), based in Glasgow, is procuring suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships across Scotland. This procurement, valued at approximately £1,400,215 excluding VAT, is divided into three lots covering the South of Scotland, the Lowlands and Uplands, and the Highlands and Islands. The procurement process employs an open procedure and is categorised under services within the education industry. The contracts for these lots were signed on 27 March 2025, with performance expected to begin soon thereafter. The SDS aims to engage suppliers for a period of 12 months, with options to extend for an additional 24 months, subject to annual budget confirmation by the Scottish Government.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and vocational training, particularly those focusing on practical apprenticeship programmes. SMEs with expertise in land-based sectors, including agriculture and environmental management, will find this contract particularly beneficial. With a high emphasis on program delivery quality (60%) and price (40%), training providers who can demonstrate strong delivery capabilities, sustainability practices, and equal opportunity policies are likely to succeed. Engaging in such contracts not only provides immediate business growth but also strengthens partnerships with government bodies and enhances the provider’s reputation in public procurement.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships

### Lot Information

South of Scotland

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots and Lot 1 is for the South of Scotland. This lot is for the South of Scotland. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 102,500 and GBP 127,000 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

Lowlands and Uplands

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this contract notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots. Lot 2 is Lowlands and Uplands. This lot is for the Lowlands and Uplands. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 216,600 and GBP 270,860 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

Highlands and Islands

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships. Further information can be found in the documents alongside this contract notice. The procurement is split into 3 lots. This lot is for Highlands and Islands. This lot is for the Highlands and Islands. The estimated value for this lot is between GBP 35,200 and GBP 44,000 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contract will be in place for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months on 2 separate occasions at the sole discretion of SDS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527827 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,215 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £353,760 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527827
- 10 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521519

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=14
  10th January 2025 - Info that this is for Land Based PRE Apprenticeships
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=1
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Invitation To Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=2
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 1 Training Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=3
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 2 Equality Monitoring Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=4
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 3 Training Course List
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=5
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 4 Request for Payment Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=6
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 5 Travel and Lodging Policy and Claim Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=7
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 6 Participant Progress Review
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=8
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 7 Forecast
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=9
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 8 Land Based Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=10
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 9 Bidder Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=11
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 10 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=12
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 11 Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521519&idx=13
  10th January 2025 - P24-040 Appendix 12 Certificates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521519
  Land Based Apprenticeships - Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527827
  Land Based Apprenticeships - Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure suppliers for the delivery of Land Based Apprenticeships

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787118
- https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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