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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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSE Skills Ltd | SC568778 | - | 3 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| CITB | Charity Commission: 264289 | - | 3 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Welsh Translation for NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) | - |
| Cogent Skills | Charity Commission: 1166082 Companies House: 09361100 | - | 4 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Welsh Translation for NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| Energy & Utility Skills | - | - | 4 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Welsh Translation for NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| Enginuity | Charity Commission: 1000328 Companies House: 02324869 | - | 3 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | DONOR£14K across 3 donations To: Labour Party LOBBYIST Policy Connect Limited (12 quarters) |
| Harlow Consulting | - | - | 2 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) | - |
| II Aspire Limited | SC308328 | - | 3 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| Instructus Group | Charity Commission: 1144894 | - | 4 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Welsh Translation for NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| Lantra | OSCR: SC039039 | - | 4 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Welsh Translation for NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| Mineral Products Qualifications Council | 01695822 | - | 1 lot National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS | - |
| National Skills Academy for Food & Drink | - | - | 3 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| NSAR | 07484465 | - | 3 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| ODAG Consultants Limited | 10336678 | - | 3 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| Screenskills | - | - | 4 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Welsh Translation for NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| Skills Active and Habia | - | - | 4 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Welsh Translation for NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| The Institute of the Motor Industry | - | - | 4 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Welsh Translation for NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| The Workforce Development Trust | Charity Commission: 1143246 Companies House: 07333911 | - | 4 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Welsh Translation for NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
| UKFT | - | - | 3 lots National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS · Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) · Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | - |
This procurement was divided into 4 lots, each awarded separately. 64 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS | £1,000,000 initial term | 20 | Skills Active and Habia Enginuity II Aspire Limited National Skills Academy for Food & Drink NSAR Energy & Utility Skills Instructus Group CITB UKFT Screenskills Cogent Skills Lantra Harlow Consulting Mineral Products Qualifications Council The Institute of the Motor Industry ODAG Consultants Limited The Workforce Development Trust BSE Skills Ltd | complete |
| Lot 2 Welsh Translation for NOS | £1,000,000 initial term | 10 | Skills Active and Habia Energy & Utility Skills Instructus Group CITB Screenskills Cogent Skills Lantra The Institute of the Motor Industry The Workforce Development Trust | complete |
| Lot 3 Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs) | £1,000,000 initial term | 18 | Energy & Utility Skills Skills Active and Habia Enginuity II Aspire Limited National Skills Academy for Food & Drink NSAR Instructus Group CITB UKFT Screenskills Cogent Skills Lantra Harlow Consulting The Institute of the Motor Industry ODAG Consultants Limited The Workforce Development Trust BSE Skills Ltd | complete |
| Lot 4 Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland | £1,000,000 initial term | 16 | Energy & Utility Skills Skills Active and Habia Enginuity II Aspire Limited National Skills Academy for Food & Drink NSAR Instructus Group UKFT Screenskills Cogent Skills Lantra The Institute of the Motor Industry ODAG Consultants Limited The Workforce Development Trust BSE Skills Ltd | complete |
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