Framework Agreement - Standards and Frameworks

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a multi lot, multi supplier framework agreement for SDS and on behalf of the Devolved Governments (DGs) of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide development of Standards and Frameworks.

— From the tender document (Framework Agreement - Standards and Frameworks): 2 extension periods of up to 12 months available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: National Occupational Standards (NOS), NOS Review and Development for Pan Sector, Multi Sector, Sector-Specific and Job-Specific NOS, NOS Content Update and NOS Cleansing Activity Lot 2: National Occupational Standards (NOS), NOS Review and Development for Pan Sector, Multi Sector, Sector-Specific and Job-Specific NOS, NOS Content Update and NOS Cleansing Activity Pan Sector and Multi sector will cover development and reviews relevant to all or multiple sectors, with full/partial NOS suites with the number of units in scope to be identified using 3/4-digit SOC code. While Sector-specific and job-specific NOS will cover NOS development and reviews relevant to multiple occupations or a singular occupation in one sector, with full/partial NOS suites with the number of units in scope to be identified using 4/6-digit SOC code. NOS Content Update includes changes to wording and minor updates NOS Cleansing is the review of existing NOS to identify out-of-date NOS and duplicate NOS for deletion II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Two extensions periods of up to 12 months are available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:

Lot 3: Welsh Translation for NOS

Translations of NOS into Welsh. Will include project management of contract, appointment of translator, submission for quality assurance, oversight of quality, publication and promotion.