Planning

Professional Qualification Framework Agreement

  • The City of Edinburgh Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-040710

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04c8fc

Published 18 December 2024, 9:57am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The City of Edinburgh Council

Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street

Edinburgh

EH8 8BG

Contact

Aga Wieczorkiewicz

Email

aga.wieczorkiewicz@edinburgh.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1314693922

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

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

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Professional Qualification Framework Agreement

Reference number

CT1534

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The purpose of this notice is to inform the market of the intention of the City of Edinburgh Council (the “Council”) to establish a new Professional Qualifications Framework Agreement.

The Council’s aim is to appoint a number of Service Providers to deliver various Modern Apprenticeships and Health and Social Care Qualifications.

It is expected that the new Framework shall operate from May 2025 for a period of four years with no option to extend. The structure of this Framework is still under review, and current Lots are subject to change.

Service Providers who may be interested in tendering for this opportunity are encouraged to note interest via Public Contracts Scotland. It is anticipated that publication of the Contract Notice will be January/February2025.

Please could interested parties submit a response to the Council’s Survey by Wednesday 8th of January 2025 to the email address provided.

Please note that the purpose of this PIN is to engage with potential Service Providers and all information contained within this PIN may be subject to change.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £879,748

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Health and Social Care Qualifications

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of this procurement is to create a Framework Agreement for the delivery of the below Health and Social Care Qualifications:

HNC Social Care SCQF 7

PDA Health and Social Care Supervision SCQF 7

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 6

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 7

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 9

SVQ Leadership and Management for Care Services SCQF 10

SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 9

SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 7

two.2.14) Additional information

The structure of this Framework is still under review, and the proposed Lots are subject to change.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Various Modern Apprenticeships Qualifications

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of this procurement is to create a Framework Agreement for the delivery of the below Modern Apprenticeships Qualifications:

Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship

Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 9 Technical Apprenticeship

Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 9 Technical Apprenticeship

Business and Administration SCQF 5 Modern Apprenticeship

Business and Administration SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship

Business and Administration SCQF 8 Technical Apprenticeship

Procurement SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship

Management SCQF 7 Modern Apprenticeship

Management SCQF 9 Modern Apprenticeship

Regulatory Services SCQF 7 Modern Apprenticeship

Automotive (Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs) SCQF 7 Modern Apprenticeship

Painting and Decorating SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship

Plastering SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship

Carpentry and Joinery SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship

Plumbing and Heating SCQF 7 Modern Apprenticeship

Electrical Installation SCQF 7 Modern Apprenticeship

Construction: Civil Engineering (Roadbuilding and Maintenance) SCQF 5 Modern Apprenticeship

Facilities Services SCQF 5 Modern Apprenticeship

Housing SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship

Digital Marketing SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship

Horticulture SCQF 5 Modern Apprenticeship

Horticulture SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship

Gas Engineering SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship

Rural Skills SCQF 5 Modern Apprenticeship

Rural Skills SCQF 6/7 Modern Apprenticeship

two.2.14) Additional information

The structure of this Framework is still under review, and the proposed Lots are subject to change.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 February 2025


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

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=785869.

(SC Ref:785869)