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title: "Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835222"
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# Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835222

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## Summary

Midlothian Council is inviting bids for their "Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills" initiative, seeking an accredited provider to deliver and assess Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills. This procurement process falls under the services category, with a focus on the education sector. Located in the region of UKM73, the procurement follows an open procedure for tender submissions, which are accepted electronically. The tender period ends on 23rd July 2026 at 12:00 pm, and the award period begins immediately on the same date. The total contract value is £80,000, covering a 360-day contract duration without renewal options.

This tender offers growth opportunities for educational service providers capable of delivering high-quality training and assessment in business skills. Businesses specialising in vocational education, especially with experience in apprenticeship programs, will find this a lucrative opportunity. Participating companies must demonstrate financial viability and adhere to Midlothian Council's community benefit commitment, providing positive community impacts. This procurement calls for a collaborative approach in delivering comprehensive business skills training to senior phase students, presenting a significant chance for businesses to expand their portfolio in the education sector.

## Notice

Midlothian Council seeks to appoint an accredited Provider to deliver, assess, verify and result learners for the Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council seeks to appoint a Provider who can deliver, assess and verify Senior Phase students for the following units of Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills. - Work Based Challenge Unit (J4YL 04) - Work Based Learning - SVQ in Business and Administration (GT9H 23) - Develop Self and Improve Own Performance in a Business Environment (J6WV 04) - Communicate in a Business Environment (J6WX 04) - Design and Produce Documents in a Business Environment (J6X0 04) - Collaborate and Provide Support in a Business Environment (J6X4 04) - Foundation Apprenticeship Certification Unit (HE6E 04) The Provider is also required to present students for the Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills Group Award (GV1M 46)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558442 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558442

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558442
  Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills - Midlothian Council seeks to appoint an accredited Provider to deliver, assess, verify and result learners for the Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills.

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- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=835222
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## Provenance

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