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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-04c8fc
Published by:: The City of Edinburgh Council
Authority ID:: AA76329
Publication date:: 19 December 2024
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

The City of Edinburgh Council

Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street

Edinburgh

EH8 8BG

Contact person: Aga Wieczorkiewicz

Telephone: +44 1314693922

E-mail: aga.wieczorkiewicz@edinburgh.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM75

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned 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

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Professional Qualification Framework Agreement

Reference number: CT1534

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80000000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.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.

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.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 879 748.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Health and Social Care Qualifications

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM75

II.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

II.2.14) Additional information

The structure of this Framework is still under review, and the proposed Lots are subject to change.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Various Modern Apprenticeships Qualifications

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM75

II.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

II.2.14) Additional information

The structure of this Framework is still under review, and the proposed Lots are subject to change.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/02/2025

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

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=785869.

(SC Ref:785869)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

18/12/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
80000000	Education and training services	Education

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: aga.wieczorkiewicz@edinburgh.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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Professional Qualification Framework Agreement

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Prior information notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.14) Additional information

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.14) Additional information

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

Coding

Commodity categories

Delivery locations

Alert region restrictions

About the buyer

Further information