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title: "Provision of the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797021"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-11"
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# Provision of the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797021

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council" has been conducted by North Ayrshire Council. This contract falls within the general public services and education categories, with services to be delivered primarily in the UKM93 region. The tendering process was undertaken using an open procedure method, indicating that any interested supplier could submit a bid. Key stages of the procurement included a tender period ending on 19th May 2025, with award decisions starting from 20th May 2025. The anticipated contract period runs from 16th June 2025 until 15th June 2027, and there is an option to extend the contract by up to twenty-four months, dependent on performance and funding availability.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the education sector, particularly those specialising in the delivery of Modern Apprenticeships, to expand their market presence and forge partnerships within public sector training initiatives. With the requirement for experienced providers to deliver apprenticeships in business administration and social services, organisations possessing a robust track record in these areas are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, the contract stipulates community benefits, offering a platform for businesses to contribute to local employment and skills development, thereby supporting community growth and enhancing their corporate responsibility profiles.

## Notice

Due to the continuation of the Modern Apprenticeship programme, NAC requires a provider/s to provide external support for the provision of training to modern apprentices. The contract will be broken down into the following lots; Lot 1 - Business Administration Apprenticeships Lot 2 - Social Services Apprenticeships A maximum of one provider will be appointed to each lot however providers may tender for one or both lots. The anticipated contract start date is 16th June 2025 until 15th June 2027, with the option to extend by up to twenty-four months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

### Lot Information

Business Administration Apprenticeships

The suitable provider/s must deliver Modern Apprenticeships, including any core skills required / enhancements, for Business Administration SCQF5. - Up to 15 x Business Administration modern apprentices per year from 2025-26 onwards. These will be predominantly SCQF5 GT9J 22, however there may be some SCQF6 GT9H 23. Qualification delivery time for GT9J 22 should be 12 months and GT9H 23 should be a maximum of 18 months.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to twenty-four months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Social Services Apprenticeships

The suitable provider/s must deliver Modern Apprenticeships, including any core skills required / enhancements, for Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 7. - Up to 5 x Social Services (Children and Young People), SCQF7 GH5W 23 modern apprentices per year from 2025-26 onwards. Qualification delivery for this should be a maximum of 18 months.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to twenty-four months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536687 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,784 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Renfrew South and Gallowhill |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire North |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536687
- 28 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529036

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529036
  Provision of the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council - Due to the continuation of the Modern Apprenticeship programme, NAC requires a provider/s to provide external support for the provision of training to modern apprentices. The contract will be broken down into the following lots; Lot 1 - Business Administration Apprenticeships Lot 2 - Social Services Apprenticeships A maximum of one provider will be appointed to each lot however providers may tender for one or both lots. The anticipated contract start date is 16th June 2025 until 15th June 2027, with the option to extend by up to twenty-four months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536687
  Provision of the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council - Due to the continuation of the Modern Apprenticeship programme, NAC requires a provider/s to provide external support for the provision of training to modern apprentices. The contract will be broken down into the following lots; Lot 1 - Business Administration Apprenticeships Lot 2 - Social Services Apprenticeships A maximum of one provider will be appointed to each lot however providers may tender for one or both lots. The anticipated contract start date is 16th June 2025 until 15th June 2027, with the option to extend by up to twenty-four months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797021
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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