Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited
Monteith House, 11 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1DY
UK
Telephone: +44 414291999
E-mail: procurement@sds.co.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12862
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Non Departmental Public Body
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2024-2025
Reference number: P23-014
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Modern Apprenticeships (MA) Services for starts for year 2024-2025, plus optional two 1 year extension periods for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The current estimated value of this tender is up to 277.79m GBP (exclusive of any applicable VAT), including optional extension periods, for both lots, including those in-training places as of 31 March 2024 and any subsequent years and is subject to a confirmed budget, each year, from Scottish Government to SDS.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
277 790 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - MA Services - Employer
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80400000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SDS invites bids from Employers for MA Starts for the duration of 12 months from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. MAs already in training shall continue for the duration of the individual's apprenticeship.
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
Bidders cannot bid for Lot 1 if bidding for Lot 2. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
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.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-034241
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - MA Services - Employer
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 209
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 146
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 209
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 209
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VSA
38 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5YU
UK
Telephone: +44 1224358139
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberdeenshire Council
Employee Development, Grounds of The Gordon Schools
HUNTLY
AB54 4SW
UK
Telephone: +44 1467530858
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Argyll and Bute Council
Argyll House, Alexandra Parade
Dunoon
PA23 8LR
UK
Telephone: +44 1369708507
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BAE Systems PLC
South Street
Glasgow
G14 0XN
UK
Telephone: +44 3300487466
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bell Group Limited
Bell Business Park, Rochsolloch Road
Airdrie
ML6 9BG
UK
Telephone: +44 1413364666
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CoSLA
4 East Market Street
EDINBURGH
EH8 8BG
UK
Telephone: +44 7834619640
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Community Integrated Care
2 Old Market Court, Miners Way
Widnes, Cheshire
WA8 7SP
UK
Telephone: +44 1514225320
Fax: +44 1514225303
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cornerstone
Templeton on the Green, 4th Floor, Doges Building
Glasgow
G40 1DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1413780700
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crown Office and Prosecution Service
Legal House, 101 Gorbals Street
Glasgow
G5 9DW
UK
Telephone: +44 3000202883
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dingbro Ltd
7-9 Whitemyres Avenue, Mastrick Industrial Estate
Aberdeen
AB16 6HQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7554882820
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Ayrshire Council
Opera House, John Finnie Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1DD
UK
Telephone: +44 7920757796
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
James Johnston & Co. of Elgin Limited
Newmill Road
Elgin
IV30 4AF
UK
Telephone: +44 1343554240
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KZ Hair
10 Queen Street, KILMARNOCK
Ayrshire
KA1 3DB
UK
Telephone: +44 7813598984
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leonardo UK
2 Crewe Road North
Edinburgh
EH5 2XS
UK
Telephone: +44 7895301619
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dounreay Site Restoration Limited
Dounreay
Thurso
KW14 7TZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1847802678
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moore House School Ltd
21 Edinburgh Road
Bathgate
EH48 1EX
UK
Telephone: +44 1506401700
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North Ayrshire Council
2nd Floor West, Cunninghame House
IRVINE
KA12 8EE
UK
Telephone: +44 7920478710
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North Lanarkshire Council
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Road
Motherwell
ML1 1AB
UK
Telephone: +44 7973729532
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
One Step Access Training Company
449 Gilmerton Road
Edinburgh
EH19 3HS
UK
Telephone: +44 7954334057
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Opito Training Management Ltd
Minerva House, Bruntland Road
Portlethen
AB124LQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7500442631
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Perth and Kinross Council
2 High Street
PERTH
PH1 5PH
UK
Telephone: +44 1738475905
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pine Trees Nursery
1 Ayr Road
Prestwick
KA9 1SX
UK
Telephone: +44 1292475372
NUTS: UKM94
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Police Scotland
Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Castle
Kincardine
FK10 4BE
UK
Telephone: +44 1259732234
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rolls-Royce
Vulcan NRTE
Dounreay
KW14 7TY
UK
Telephone: +44 1847892144
Fax: +44 1847811069
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RWG (Repair & Overhauls) Limited
RWG (Repair & Overhauls) Limited, Wellheads Industrial Centre, Dyce
Aberdeen
AB21 7GA
UK
Telephone: +44 1224797174
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ScotRail Trains Ltd
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo St, Glasgow
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7385026008
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SFRS
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Westburn Drive
Cambuslang, Glasgow
G72 7NA
UK
Telephone: +44 1416464500
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scottish Water
Buchanan Gate Business Park, Cumbernauld Road
Stepps
~G33 6FB
UK
Telephone: +44 7875872858
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SecuriGroup Ltd
Venlaw Building, 349 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 4AA
UK
Telephone: +44 7514274314
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South Ayrshire Council
The Wallace Tower, 172 - 176 High Street Ayr
Ayr
KA7 1PZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1292559419
NUTS: UKM94
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South Lanarkshire Council
Unit 30 Hillhouse Workshops, 37 Argyll Crescent
Hamilton
ML3 9BQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1698452062
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stirling Council
Cowane Centre, 69 Cowane Street
Stirling
FK8 1JP
UK
Telephone: +44 1786233564
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Croft Nurseries Ltd
Rothnick Croft , Netherley
Stonehaven
AB39 3QU
UK
Telephone: +44 7974175229
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Glasgow
University Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7855454502
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
west lothian council
whitehill Service centre, 4 Inchmuir Road
Bathgate
EH48 2EP
UK
Telephone: +44 7786113404
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peebles Hydro
1 Innerleithen Road
Peebles
EH45 8LX
UK
Telephone: +44 1721720602
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 277 790 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Part 2 Award Criteria: Service Delivery 70%, Leadership & Quality Culture 20% & Sustainability(Fair Work First) 10%
Award scoring methodology will be used for each of the award criteria of 0-3 as stated in the ITT documentation.
SDS shall allocate volumes to successful bidders as detailed in the ITT documentation and up to the value of budget confirmed and available.
Fair Work Practices - SDS is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-motivated, well led, has appropriate opportunities for training and skills development and is engaged in decision making. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service.
Sub-contracting is not specified but will occur as indicated as being required to deliver the training services by the bidders.
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason:
Community Benefits was considered, however, even though aggregated value is over 4m GBP, each individual contract will be lower than 4m GBP
(SC Ref:772174)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Sheriff Clerk's Office
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1414185248
E-mail: Procurement@sds.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Skills Development Scotland
Monteith House First Floor, 11 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1414291999
E-mail: procurement@sds.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited
Monteith House First Floor, 11 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1414291999
E-mail: procurement@sds.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/07/2024