Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Scottish Sports Council trading as sportscotland
Doges, Templeton on the Green, 62 Templeton Street
Glasgow
G40 1DA
UK
Contact person: Procurement Manager
E-mail: procurement@sportscotland.org.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sportscotland.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00433
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
sportscotland Learning and Development Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80420000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
sportscotland is the national agency for sport. We are the lead agency for the development of sport in Scotland.
sportscotland is seeking to establish a multi Supplier Learning and Development Framework comprising of suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers to provide training and learning and development opportunities across a wide range of subject material to partner organisations across Scotland.
This project covers seven main areas (Lots) of learning and development:
Lot 1: Driving business success in sport
Lot 2: Enhancing communication skills
Lot 3: Developing personal effectiveness skills
Lot 4: Meeting Community Needs
Lot 5: Leadership Development
Lot 6: Moving to Inclusion
Lot 7: Non-core services
Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots and should indicate at the start of their submission which Lots they are bidding for. Any successful appointments on the Framework (Lots 1-6) will automatically result in placement on Lot 7.
It is anticipated that the contract will commence in June 2025 for a period of two years with two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each.
As part of the scored Tender submission, Suppliers will be required to demonstrate how they intend to deliver elements within each Lot they are bidding for.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 144 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Driving business success in sport
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Meeting the Needs of the Organisation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Understanding of Requirements
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Interview
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
176 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
As per ITT
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Enhancing communication skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Meeting the Needs of the Organisation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Understanding of Requirements
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Interview
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
110 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
As per ITT
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Developing personal effectiveness skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Meeting the Needs of the Organisation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Understanding of Requirements
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Interview
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
110 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
As per ITT
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Meeting community needs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Meeting the Needs of the Organisation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Understanding of Requirements
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Presentation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
264 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
As per ITT
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: Leadership development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Meeting the Needs of the Organisation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Understanding of Requirements
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Presentation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
264 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
As per ITT
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6: Moving to inclusion
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Meeting the Needs of the Organisation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Understanding of Requirements
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Presentation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
220 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
As per ITT
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As per ITT
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per ITT
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
18/04/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
18/04/2025
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.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=793341.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:793341)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=793341
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/03/2025