Framework Agreement for Standards and Frameworks

A Tender Notice
by SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£-£4M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
21 Nov 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
19 Dec 2022 12:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales

Geochart for 4 buyers and 0 suppliers

4 buyers

Description

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) requires to establish a multi lot, multi supplier framework for themselves and on behalf of the Devolved Governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide development of Standards and Frameworks. The scope of tendered services covers provision of development and review of: Lot 1: National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS Lot 2: Welsh Translation for NOS Lot 3: Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) Lot 4: Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland. The scope of services to be provided under this Framework Agreement fall within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore procurement process shall in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Regulation be subject to the requirement of section 7 of the Regulations. By virtue of regulation 76(3) of the regulations, bidders in any of the situations listed in regulation 58 of the Regulation may be excluded.

Lot Division

1 National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS

SDS is inviting bids for a place on the Framework. The Framework will be for 2 years from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025 with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions. Lot 1 is for the Development of National Occupational Standards (NOS) Additional information: Full details for Lot 1 can be found in the ITT documents attached.
2 Welsh Translation for NOS

Welsh Translations for National Occupational Standards (NOS) when this is required. Additional information: Full details for Lot 2 can be found in the ITT documents attached.
3 Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs)

SVQs and CBQs are work-based qualifications based on National Occupational Standards of competence drawn up by representatives from each industry sector. They are made up of units which break a job down into separate functions reflecting the different kind of activities of a job. Additional information: Full details on Lot 3 can be found in the ITT documents attached.
4 Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland

An apprenticeship is a package of learning, training and practical work experience gained while employed. The content of the apprenticeship is described as a framework. Apprenticeships enable employers to develop the workforce of the future and support succession planning whilst delivering tangible benefits such as reduced staff turnover. Apprenticeships provide an opportunity to raise standards and support the professionalisation of a sector. All new and reviewed apprenticeships must comply with relevant national policy. Wherever possible, frameworks should be mapped across all four UK nations to identify where synergies and core components exist, to support coherence across the UK and avoid unnecessary duplication of activity. Additional information: Full details of Lot 4 can be found in the ITT documents attached.

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** It is a requirement of this framework that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded framework, the types and levels of insurance below: Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5M GBP Public/Product Liability Insurance = 2M GBP 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=710001. 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: This is a multi supplier framework with a total estimated value of 4M GBP. Call off contracts are low value. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: The estimated Framework value is 4,000,000 GBP but this is a multi supplier framework with low value call off contracts. (SC Ref:710001) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=710001

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