Education and training services

Tender description

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) contract on behalf of The Scottish Government for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme for starts for 2018/19 and continued residual contracts. SDS administers the Scottish Government's funding contribution toward the cost of training form 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 2018-19 has yet to be finalised and the budget is indicative and is based on 2017-18 and is subject to change. SDS is inviting bids for MA Starts for a duration of 12 months from April 2018 to March 2019. MAs already in training shall continue. 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 be allocated all or any delivery places bid for. SDS reserves the right throughout the year to re-allocate/re-distribute delivery places as required to meet requirements.