Education and training services

Tender description

Skills Development Scotland(SDS) will contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeships (MA) Programme for 2017/18. SDS administers the Scottish Government's funding contribution toward the cost of training for employees that employers wish to support through an approved MA Framework. The dual purpose of the MA Programme is to support individuals to learn while in work; and economic growth across Scotland. MAs are a joint investment between employers and public funding. Employers invest through wage costs and on-going support and public funding contributes towards the cost of training. The overall budget for 2017/18 has yet to be finalised and is based on 2016/17 and is subject to change. SDS is inviting bids for duration of 12 months from April 2017-March 2018. Part 1 shall be evaluated and those who pass the minimum standards shall have their Part 2 submission evaluated. If you pass Part 1 there is no guarantee that you shall b allocated any delivery places. SDS reserves the right throughout the year to re-allocate/re-distribute delivery places as required to meet our requirements.