Modern Apprenticeships 2021-22 - Training Provider and Employer

A Contract Award Notice
by SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3 year (est.)
Value
£3M-£65M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
21 Apr 2021
Delivery
To 25 Apr 2024 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Scotland:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 79 suppliers

1 buyer

71 suppliers

Description

Skills Development Scotland, on behalf of Scottish Government invites bids to deliver Modern Apprenticeship (MA) services for starts for year 2021-22, plus optional two 1 year extensions for 2022-23 and 2023-24, at SDS discretion. Such services will continue to be delivered for the duration of the apprenticeship (in-training). The dual purpose of the MA Programme is to support individuals to learn while in work; and economic growth across Scotland. MAs are a joint investment between employers/public funding. Employers invest through wage costs and on-going support and public funding contributes towards the costs or training. There are 4 Lots available to bid for, Lot 1 Providers Lowlands & Uplands, Lot 2 Providers Highlands & Islands, Lot 3 Providers South of Scotland, Lot 4 Employers. Please note the value of 243m GBP is an indicative value based on annual value of 81m GBP. The 243m GBP is only if the optional two plus 1year extensions is requested at SDS discretion. SDS is inviting bids from Providers for MA starts for the duration of 12 months from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. MAs already in training shall continue for the duration of the individual’s apprenticeship. Additional information: Bidders cannot bid for Lots 1-3 and Lot 4. Bids will only be accepted for a Provider (Lots 1-3) or an Employer Lot (Lot 4).

Lot Division

1 MA Services - Provider - Highlands & Islands
2 MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
3 MA Services - Provider - South of Scotland
4 MA Services - Employer

Award Detail

1 Uhi (Inverness)
  • Lot 1 - MA Services - Provider - Highlands & Islands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-1
  • Value: £8,200,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
2 West College Scotland (Paisley)
  • Lot 1 - MA Services - Provider - Highlands & Islands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-1
  • Value: £8,200,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
3 Xtra Milecom (Edinburgh)
  • Lot 1 - MA Services - Provider - Highlands & Islands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-1
  • Value: £8,200,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
4 Virtual Learning (Invergordon)
  • Lot 1 - MA Services - Provider - Highlands & Islands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-1
  • Value: £8,200,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
5 XL Training Scotland (Milnathort)
  • Lot 1 - MA Services - Provider - Highlands & Islands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-1
  • Value: £8,200,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
6 NHS Education for Scotland (Edinburgh)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
7 North East Scotland College (Fraserburgh)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
8 on Track Training (Inverness)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
9 PA Training (Dunfermline)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
10 Print Scotland (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
11 QA Limited (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
12 Quest Scotland (Dundee)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
13 Raytheon Systems (Essex)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
14 Recruitment Training Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
15 Renfrewshire Council (Paisley)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
16 Rural Skills Scotland (Lochgelly)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
17 Sdconsultancy (Melrose)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
18 Scotia Law Training (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
19 Simplicity SVQS (Falkirk)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
20 South Lanarkshire College (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
21 Spohrt Training (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
22 Sports Academy of Scotland (Crieff)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
23 Sruc (Ayr)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
24 SSVQ (Motherwell)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
25 Academy of Hairdressing Excellence (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
26 Tica (Darlington)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
27 Training Matters (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
28 Training Solutions Scotland (Dundee)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
29 Training Platform (Nelson)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
30 Step Up (Castle Douglas)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
31 Strathclyde University (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
32 Uhi (Inverness)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
33 West College Scotland (Paisley)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
34 Working 4U (Clydebank)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
35 West Lothian College Main Contact for All Tenders (Livingston)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
36 Xtra Milecom (Edinburgh)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
37 North Edinburgh Childcare (Edinburgh)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
38 Peterhead Engineers Development (Peterhead)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
39 Pine Trees Nursery (Prestwick)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
40 Pointer (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
41 Nithcree Training (Dumfries)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
42 Pentland Assessment Centres (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
43 Besa (Penicuik)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
44 Polaris Learning (Oldmeldrum)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
45 Q Train (Edinburgh)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
46 Qualitas (Wishaw)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
47 RT Resources (Ayr)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
48 Remit (Livingston)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
49 Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy Scotlan (Edinburgh)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
50 Ritchies Training Centre (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
51 Road Haulage Association (Livingston)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
52 Robson Associates (Kilmarnock)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
53 Samb Scottish Bakers (Dunfermline)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
54 Safety Training Solutions (Dingwall)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
55 Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (Penicuik)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
56 Share (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
57 Seetec Business Technology Centre (Hockley)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
58 Sgfitness &Straining Academy (Wishaw)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
59 Nafc Marine Centre (Scalloway)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
60 Sixth Sense Training (East Kilbride)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
61 Skillnet (Croxley)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
62 SPFL Training (Langbank)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
63 Snipef Training Services (Edinburgh)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
64 Street League (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
65 Tala Training (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
66 Technical Academy Scotland (Edinburgh)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
67 Tell Organisation (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
68 Zone Initiative (Dalmellington)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
69 Tigers Sta (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
70 Training for Care (Edinburgh)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
71 Training Initiatives (Glasgow)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
72 Tullos Training (Aberdeen)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
73 Virtual Learning (Invergordon)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
74 XL Training Scotland (Milnathort)
  • Lot 2 - MA Services - Provider - Lowlands & Uplands
  • Reference: 008416-2021-2
  • Value: £65,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
75 Training Platform (Nelson)
  • Lot 3 - MA Services - Provider - South of Scotland
  • Reference: 008416-2021-3
  • Value: £2,900,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
76 Step Up (Castle Douglas)
  • Lot 3 - MA Services - Provider - South of Scotland
  • Reference: 008416-2021-3
  • Value: £2,900,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
77 XL Training Scotland (Milnathort)
  • Lot 3 - MA Services - Provider - South of Scotland
  • Reference: 008416-2021-3
  • Value: £2,900,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
78 Wheatley Foundation (Glasgow)
  • Lot 4 - MA Services - Employer
  • Reference: 008416-2021-4
  • Value: £4,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
79 Stirling Council (Stirling)
  • Lot 4 - MA Services - Employer
  • Reference: 008416-2021-4
  • Value: £4,500,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Part 2 Award Criteria: Delivery 70%, Equality, Diversion & Inclusion 15% & Fair Work Practice 15% Award scoring methodology will be used for each of the award criteria of 0-3 (Sect 1 & 2) or 0-4 (Sect 3) as stated in the ITT document. SDS in allocating volumes will take into account the bids received and the priorities for the programme and may allocate to the estimated value specified or less, as appropriate. Fair Work Practices - SDS is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-motivated, well led, has appropriate opportunities for training and skills development and is engaged in decision making. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=601696. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Sub-contracting is not specified but will occur as indicated as being required to deliver the training services by the bidders. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Community Benefits was considered, however, even though aggregated value is over 4m GBP, each individual contract will be lower than 4m GBP (SC Ref:601696) (SC Ref:650329)

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