Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Police Authority
1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
procrementtenders@scotland.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PROC 24-2575 Provision of Specialist ICT Training Courses (Framework Agreement)
Reference number
PROC 24-2575
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80500000 - Training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Police Authority (known as the “the Authority”) has a requirement to appoint a Provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training both onsite and offsite.
The Provider must be able to deliver core courses that have been identified, there will also be a provision for the Provider to deliver non-core courses.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,800,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Police Authority (known as the “the Authority”) has a requirement to appoint a Provider to deliver ICT Specialist Training both onsite and offsite.
This is a Single Supplier Framework Agreement.
The duration of the Framework will be for three(3)years with the option to extend the Framework for a further one (1) period of up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
The total estimated spend over the duration of the Framework Agreement (including any extension periods) is 1,600,000 GBP however the Authority reserves the right to spend up to 1,800,000 GBP.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-030203
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
PROC 24-2575
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Indicia Training
220 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5SG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,800,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Economic Operators
Applicable to above threshold Notices: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
-SPD Question 4C.12 Quality Control Requirements-
Tenderers may be required to provide the following for Quality Control requirements:
EITHER:
Option A) If a Tenderers organisation holds a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with
BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent) a copy of the certificate may be requested.
OR
Option B) If a Tenderers organisation has a documented policy regarding quality management, a copy of the policy may be requested.
Guidance
The policy should set out your organisation's responsibilities for quality management. Demonstrating that your organisation has and continues to implement a quality management policy that is authorised by the Chief Executive or equivalent and is periodically reviewed at a senior management level. The policy should be relevant to the nature and scale of the work to be undertaken and set out responsibilities for quality management throughout the organisation.
Assessment of Employment Status
Tenderers may be asked to declare whether they intend to provide services through a Personal Service Company (PSC). From April 2017, the responsibility to pay employment taxes shifts from the PSC to public sector bodies and the Authority must be aware of any successful tenderer’s detailed employment status.
For further information on determining employment status the Government has published guidance on this IR35 Legislation
Living Wage
Tenderers will be asked to confirm if they pay all employees as a minimum the Real Living Wage as published by the Living Wage Foundation for statistical information gathering purposes only.
Equality and Diversity
Tenderers will be required to comply with the statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime
Tenderers must complete and sign a Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime form.
Subcontractor Detail
Tenderers will be required to provide details of the subcontractors they intend to use in their supply chain. Tenderers are required to complete this section as part of the SPD.
Data Protection
Tenderers must be aware of their obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR as set out in the Contract.
(SC Ref:795795)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom