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 1412256710
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.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
E-mail: customerhelp@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.wales
I.1) Name and addresses
The Northern Ireland Executive
Stormont Castle, Stormont Estate
Belfast
BT4 3TT
UK
E-mail: eis.webmaster@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
The Scottish Government
5, Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
E-mail: ceu@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.scot/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: NDPB
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for Standards and Frameworks
Reference number: P22-049
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SDS invited bids for a place on the Framework. The Framework will be for 2 years from 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025 with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.
Lot 1 is for the Development of National Occupational Standards (NOS)
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
Full details for Lot 1 were provided in the ITT documents.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Welsh Translation for NOS
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 was for Welsh Translations for National Occupational Standards (NOS) when this is required.
The framework is for the period 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025, with 2 x 1 year extensions available at SDS discretion.
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
Full details for Lot 2 were provided in the ITT documents.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SVQs and CBQs are work-based qualifications based on National Occupational Standards of competence drawn up by representatives from each industry sector. They are made up of units which break a job down into separate functions reflecting the different kind of activities of a job.
The framework is for the period 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025, with 2 x 1 year extensions available at SDS discretion.
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
Full details on Lot 3 were provided in the ITT documents.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Wales and Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An apprenticeship is a package of learning, training and practical work experience gained while employed. The content of the apprenticeship is described as a framework. Apprenticeships enable employers to develop the workforce of the future and support succession planning whilst delivering tangible benefits such as reduced staff turnover.
Apprenticeships provide an opportunity to raise standards and support the professionalisation of a sector.
All new and reviewed apprenticeships must comply with relevant national policy. Wherever possible, frameworks should be mapped across all four UK nations to identify where synergies and core components exist, to support coherence across the UK and avoid unnecessary duplication of activity.
The framework is for the period 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2025, with 2 x 1 year extensions available at SDS discretion.
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
Full details of Lot 4 were provided in the ITT documents.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
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.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-032904
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: National Occupational Standards(NOS) including cleansing of NOS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/04/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skills Active and Habia
1 Top Farm Court,, Top Street
Bawtry
DN10 6TF
UK
Telephone: +44 7957929330
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enginuity
Unit 2, The Orient Centre, Greycaine road
Watford
WD24 7GP
UK
Telephone: +44 7515922676
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
II Aspire Limited
51 Dennistoun Road, St. Vincent's Gate
Port Glasgow
PA14 6XH
UK
Telephone: +44 1475540214
NUTS: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
National Skills Academy for Food & Drink
The Catalyst, Baird Lane , Heslington
York
YO10 5GA
UK
Telephone: +44 7827345110
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NSAR
www.nsar.co.uk, 26th Floor, Millbank Tower
London
SW1P 4QP
UK
Telephone: +44 2030210575
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Energy & Utility Skills
Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road, Shirley
Solihull
B90 4BN
UK
Telephone: +44 1217138215
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Instructus Group
Unit 3 Unit 3 Cherry Hall Road , North Kettering Business Park
Kettering
NN14 1UE
UK
Telephone: +44 1536738631
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CITB
Sand Martin House, Fletton Qauys
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
UK
Telephone: +44 7500105876
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UKFT
3, Queen Square, Bloomsbury
London
WC1N 3AR
UK
Telephone: +44 7786265219
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Screenskills
94 Euston Street
London
NW1 2HA
UK
Telephone: +44 2077139868
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cogent Skills
Unit 5 Mandarin Court , Centre Park
Warrington
WA10 5BL
UK
Telephone: +44 7824399470
NUTS: UKD61
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lantra
Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park
Coventry
CV8 2LG
UK
Telephone: +44 7867908163
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harlow Consulting
Suite 18, 1 Cardale Park
Harrogate
HG3 1RY
UK
Telephone: +44 7974250037
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mineral Products Qualifications Council
4a Meadowbank Way, Eastwood
Nottingham
NG16 3SB
UK
Telephone: +44 7769995132
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Institute of the Motor Industry
Fanshaws, Brickendon
Hertford
SG13 8PQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7827856564
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ODAG Consultants Limited
14 Barmoor Drive, Newcastle Great Park
Newcastle
NE3 5RG
UK
Telephone: +44 7939540335
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Workforce Development Trust
4th Floor, 1 Temple Way
Bristol
BS2 0BY
UK
Telephone: +44 7818514834
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BSE Skills Ltd
The Walled Garden, Bush Estate
Bush Estate
EH26 0SB
UK
Telephone: +44 7795295876
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Welsh Translation for NOS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/04/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skills Active and Habia
1 Top Farm Court,, Top Street
Bawtry
DN10 6TF
UK
Telephone: +44 7957929330
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Energy & Utility Skills
Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road, Shirley
Solihull
B90 4BN
UK
Telephone: +44 1217138215
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Instructus Group
Unit 3 Unit 3 Cherry Hall Road , North Kettering Business Park
Kettering
NN14 1UE
UK
Telephone: +44 1536738631
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CITB
Sand Martin House, Fletton Qauys
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
UK
Telephone: +44 7500105876
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Screenskills
94 Euston Street
London
NW1 2HA
UK
Telephone: +44 2077139868
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cogent Skills
Unit 5 Mandarin Court , Centre Park
Warrington
WA10 5BL
UK
Telephone: +44 7824399470
NUTS: UKD61
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lantra
Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park
Coventry
CV8 2LG
UK
Telephone: +44 7867908163
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Institute of the Motor Industry
Fanshaws, Brickendon
Hertford
SG13 8PQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7827856564
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Workforce Development Trust
4th Floor, 1 Temple Way
Bristol
BS2 0BY
UK
Telephone: +44 7818514834
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) or alternative competency-based qualifications (CBQs)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/04/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 18
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Energy & Utility Skills
Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road, Shirley
Solihull
B90 4BN
UK
Telephone: +44 1217138215
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skills Active and Habia
1 Top Farm Court,, Top Street
Bawtry
DN10 6TF
UK
Telephone: +44 7957929330
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enginuity
Unit 2, The Orient Centre, Greycaine road
Watford
WD24 7GP
UK
Telephone: +44 7515922676
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
II Aspire Limited
51 Dennistoun Road, St. Vincent's Gate
Port Glasgow
PA14 6XH
UK
Telephone: +44 1475540214
NUTS: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
National Skills Academy for Food & Drink
The Catalyst, Baird Lane , Heslington
York
YO10 5GA
UK
Telephone: +44 7827345110
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NSAR
www.nsar.co.uk, 26th Floor, Millbank Tower
London
SW1P 4QP
UK
Telephone: +44 2030210575
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Instructus Group
Unit 3 Unit 3 Cherry Hall Road , North Kettering Business Park
Kettering
NN14 1UE
UK
Telephone: +44 1536738631
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CITB
Sand Martin House, Fletton Qauys
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
UK
Telephone: +44 7500105876
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UKFT
3, Queen Square, Bloomsbury
London
WC1N 3AR
UK
Telephone: +44 7786265219
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Screenskills
94 Euston Street
London
NW1 2HA
UK
Telephone: +44 2077139868
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cogent Skills
Unit 5 Mandarin Court , Centre Park
Warrington
WA10 5BL
UK
Telephone: +44 7824399470
NUTS: UKD61
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lantra
Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park
Coventry
CV8 2LG
UK
Telephone: +44 7867908163
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harlow Consulting
Suite 18, 1 Cardale Park
Harrogate
HG3 1RY
UK
Telephone: +44 7974250037
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Institute of the Motor Industry
Fanshaws, Brickendon
Hertford
SG13 8PQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7827856564
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ODAG Consultants Limited
14 Barmoor Drive, Newcastle Great Park
Newcastle
NE3 5RG
UK
Telephone: +44 7939540335
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Workforce Development Trust
4th Floor, 1 Temple Way
Bristol
BS2 0BY
UK
Telephone: +44 7818514834
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BSE Skills Ltd
The Walled Garden, Bush Estate
Bush Estate
EH26 0SB
UK
Telephone: +44 7795295876
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Apprenticeship Frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/04/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 16
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Energy & Utility Skills
Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road, Shirley
Solihull
B90 4BN
UK
Telephone: +44 1217138215
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skills Active and Habia
1 Top Farm Court,, Top Street
Bawtry
DN10 6TF
UK
Telephone: +44 7957929330
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enginuity
Unit 2, The Orient Centre, Greycaine road
Watford
WD24 7GP
UK
Telephone: +44 7515922676
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
II Aspire Limited
51 Dennistoun Road, St. Vincent's Gate
Port Glasgow
PA14 6XH
UK
Telephone: +44 1475540214
NUTS: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
National Skills Academy for Food & Drink
The Catalyst, Baird Lane , Heslington
York
YO10 5GA
UK
Telephone: +44 7827345110
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NSAR
www.nsar.co.uk, 26th Floor, Millbank Tower
London
SW1P 4QP
UK
Telephone: +44 2030210575
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Instructus Group
Unit 3 Unit 3 Cherry Hall Road , North Kettering Business Park
Kettering
NN14 1UE
UK
Telephone: +44 1536738631
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UKFT
3, Queen Square, Bloomsbury
London
WC1N 3AR
UK
Telephone: +44 7786265219
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Screenskills
94 Euston Street
London
NW1 2HA
UK
Telephone: +44 2077139868
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cogent Skills
Unit 5 Mandarin Court , Centre Park
Warrington
WA10 5BL
UK
Telephone: +44 7824399470
NUTS: UKD61
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lantra
Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park
Coventry
CV8 2LG
UK
Telephone: +44 7867908163
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Institute of the Motor Industry
Fanshaws, Brickendon
Hertford
SG13 8PQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7827856564
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ODAG Consultants Limited
14 Barmoor Drive, Newcastle Great Park
Newcastle
NE3 5RG
UK
Telephone: +44 7939540335
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Workforce Development Trust
4th Floor, 1 Temple Way
Bristol
BS2 0BY
UK
Telephone: +44 7818514834
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BSE Skills Ltd
The Walled Garden, Bush Estate
Bush Estate
EH26 0SB
UK
Telephone: +44 7795295876
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:730554)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1414298888
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/05/2023