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title: "Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825683"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825683

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, focuses on acquiring services under the title "Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027". This initiative aligns with the education industry category, with a delivery base in the UKM region, specifically concentrating on regions such as Glasgow. The process has moved through its tender and award stages, concluding with the contracts awarded on 15th June 2026. The open procedure method was utilised, grounded in the framework of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Notable deadlines included the tender submission closing on 5th May 2026, and the contract is set to remain active through 31st March 2027. The procurement process supports contracts valued up to £2 million over the apprenticeship's lifetime.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training services, and workforce development. The nature of the contract, split into two separate lots for learning providers and employers, provides substantial entry points for both established providers and SMEs seeking to expand their reach. Successful bidders such as 3t Training Services and Kibble Education and Care Centre highlight opportunities for a broad range of educational and training organisations. Companies with a strong track record in managing substantial education contracts will find this initiative particularly aligned with their expertise. The focus on apprenticeship services accentuates the importance of well-rounded proposals that meet the detailed criteria, such as effective service delivery and leadership quality, making it an ideal growth platform for proactive organisations in this sector.

## Notice

Modern Apprenticeships (MA) Services for starts for year 2026-2027. (from date of award to 31 March 2027. The current estimated value of this tender for start volumes is up to 500,000 GBP, for both lots. The total value of the contract is up to 2m for the life of the apprenticeship. (Both values are exclusive of any applicable VAT) for the life of the apprenticeship and is subject to a confirmed budget, from Scottish Government Ministers to SDS.

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - MA Services - Employer

SDS invites bids from Learning Providers for MA Starts for the duration from award to 31 March 2027.. Bidders cannot bid for Lot 1 if bidding for Lot 2. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.

Lot 1 - MA Services - Learning provider

SDS invites bids from Learning Providers for MA Starts for the duration from award to 31 March 2027.. Bidders cannot bid for Lot 2 if bidding for Lot 1. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559661 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £453,702 |

## 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 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | 3T TRAINING SERVICES; ALTERNATYVA; AVQM; BLENDED TRAINING; CHILD CENTRAL TRAINING; DENTAL TRAINING CENTRE; DI MAGGIO'S RESTAURANT GROUP; KIBBLE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRE; LUDDON CONSTRUCTION; MITCHELL & MURDOCH CARE; MOORE HOUSE SCHOOL; MORAY MANAGEMENT; RADD TRAINING; TICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559661
- 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553149

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=14
  2nd April 2026 - MA FAQs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=15
  2nd April 2026 - Am I a Learning Provider or Employer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=16
  2nd April 2026 - Tender Submission Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=5
  2nd April 2026 - MA Provider Response - Part 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=6
  2nd April 2026 - MA Provider Response - Part 2A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=7
  2nd April 2026 - MA Provider Response - Part 2B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=8
  2nd April 2026 - MA Employer Response - Part 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=9
  2nd April 2026 - MA Employer Response - Part 2A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=10
  2nd April 2026 - MA Employer Response - Part 2B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=11
  2nd April 2026 - MA Appendix 1 Contribution table
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=12
  2nd April 2026 - MA appendix 2 MA frameworks by Occ Group and Age
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=13
  2nd April 2026 - MA Appendix 3 Payment Plan Milestone Evidence
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=3
  2nd April 2026 - MA Programme Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=4
  2nd April 2026 - MA programme conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=1
  2nd April 2026 - MA ITT - Provider Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553149&idx=2
  2nd April 2026 - MA ITT - Employer Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553149
  Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027 - Modern Apprenticeships (MA) Services for starts for year 2026-2027. (from date of award to 31 March 2027. The current estimated value of this tender for start volumes is up to 500,000 GBP, for both lots. The total value of the contract is up to 2m for the life of the apprenticeship. (Both values are exclusive of any applicable VAT) for the life of the apprenticeship and is subject to a confirmed budget, from Scottish Government Ministers to SDS.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559661
  Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2026-2027 - Modern Apprenticeships (MA) Services for starts for year 2026-2027. (from date of award to 31 March 2027. The current estimated value of this tender for start volumes is up to 500,000 GBP, for both lots. The total value of the contract is up to 2m for the life of the apprenticeship. (Both values are exclusive of any applicable VAT) for the life of the apprenticeship and is subject to a confirmed budget, from Scottish Government Ministers to SDS.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825683
- https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk

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