Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited
Monteith House, 11 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1DY
Telephone
+44 1412256710
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12862
one.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
The Northern Ireland Executive
Stormont Castle, Stormont Estate
Belfast
BT4 3TT
eis.webmaster@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
The Scottish Government
5, Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NDPB
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Standards and Frameworks - Framework Agreement
Reference number
P22-049
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Skills Development Scotland requires to establish a multi supplier framework 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 where required
Lot 3: Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) for use in apprenticeship frameworks
Lot 4: Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The scope of services to be provided under this contract falls within 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
The scope of services to be provided under this contract falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and therefore the 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Welsh Translation for NOS where required
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Welsh Translations for NOS when this is required.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Scottish Vocational Qualifications(SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) for use in apprenticeship frameworks
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 October 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Skills Development Scotland invites interested suppliers to a virtual information and Q&A session, details below:
Date: 29th September 2022
Time: 0930 – 1040
Venue: Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting
Please register your interest on this notice and a meeting invite and agenda will be sent out to you prior to the event.
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=706698.
(SC Ref:706698)