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title: "Framework for the Provision of a Range of Soft Skills Development Courses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816979"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Framework for the Provision of a Range of Soft Skills Development Courses

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816979

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## Summary

The public procurement process, overseen by Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate), focuses on awarding a framework for the provision of a variety of soft skills development courses. The award phase commenced on 14 April 2026, following an earlier tender stage that concluded with the selection of a multi-supplier framework. This procurement falls under the social protection industry category and involves services across the UKM region. The framework is set to operate from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. Conducted through an open procedure, the procurement process aims for transparency and inclusivity, enabling participation from diverse businesses, particularly SMEs, vying for these opportunities within the specified framework.

This tender extends significant growth opportunities specifically for SMEs specialising in training and development, particularly those adept in delivering a wide range of soft skills improvement services. Businesses like Elite Training and Consultancy (Scotland) Ltd and AKU Training, among others, have successfully secured positions as suppliers in this framework. The contract value, which spans up to £100,000 under estimated requirements, offers ample scope for emerging and established training consultancies to expand their service offerings and clientele by aligning with governmental objectives for social sector workforce enhancement. The framework thus presents a pathway for specialised training providers to leverage their expertise and expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

The Care Inspectorate has awarded a multi supplier framework for the provision of a soft skills development programme. Commencing 13 April 2026 till 12 April 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months to 12 April 2030.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Care Inspectorate has awarded a multi supplier framework for the provision of a soft skills development programme. Commencing 13 April 2026 till 12 April 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months to 12 April 2030. The award value is the maximum value of spend across all framework suppliers for the full duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The award value is an estimate based on anticipated requirements over the life of the framework and is not guaranteed.. The award value is the maximum value of spend across all framework suppliers for the full duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The award value is an estimate based on anticipated requirements over the life of the framework and is not guaranteed.

Renewal: Two (2) x Twelve (12) month extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553831 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AKU TRAINING; ELITE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY (SCOTLAND; MACMILLAN TRAINING PARTNERSHIP; SALFORD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; THE PEOPLE PORTFOLIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553831
- 27 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544421

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV544421&idx=1
  27th November 2025 - Invitation to Tender -Soft_Skills_Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544421
  Framework for the Provision of a Range of Soft Skills Development Courses - The Care Inspectorate is seeking to create a framework containing 3 to 5 suppliers for the provision of a soft skills development programme.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553831
  Framework for the Provision of a Range of Soft Skills Development Courses - The Care Inspectorate has awarded a multi supplier framework for the provision of a soft skills development programme. Commencing 13 April 2026 till 12 April 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months to 12 April 2030.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816979

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