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Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2027-2028

Skills Development Scotland Ltd(buyer)

Published
Published 29 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 3 December 2026 (20 days left)
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Overview

Skills Development Scotland Ltd is procuring Modern Apprenticeship (MA) services for learning providers and employers covering participant starts for 2027–2028, with optional extension periods for 2028–2029 and 2029–2030. The scope includes in-training places and covers both lots, with an estimated total value of up to £320,000,000 subject to annual Scottish Government budget confirmation. The procurement is currently open for submissions until 3 December 2026.

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Lots (2)

  • MA Services - Learning Provider

    SDS invites bids from Learning Providers for MA Starts for the duration of 12 months from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028. MAs already in-training shall continue for the duration of the individual's apprenticeship. Additional information: Bidders cannot bid for Lot 2 if bidding for Lot 1. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.

  • MA Services - Employer

    SDS invites bids from Employers for MA Starts for the duration of 12 months from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028. MAs already in training shall continue for the duration of the individual's apprenticeship. Additional information: Bidders cannot bid for Lot 1 if bidding for Lot 2. Bids can only be submitted for one of the two lots.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£320,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
29 October 2026
Deadline
3 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesAdult and other education servicesTraining services

Competition

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Education and training services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 20% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Education and training services

£56,065

Median of 7,112 awards in the last 24 months

Skills Development Scotland Ltd in the last 12 months

10

contracts awarded, worth £4,193,303 in total

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  1. Contract Notice

    29 October 2026

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