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
aga.wieczorkiewicz@edinburgh.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1314693922
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
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)