Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2027-2028
- Buyer
- Skills Development Scotland Ltd
- Value
- £320,000,000
- Closes
- 3 December 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Skills Development Scotland is buying Modern Apprenticeship services for the 2027-2028 year, with optional extensions to 2029-2030. A Modern Apprenticeship combines paid work with training towards a recognised qualification. The total estimated value is up to £320 million, and the budget each year depends on confirmation from the Scottish Government.
What the buyer wants
• Bid either as a learning provider (Lot 1) or as an employer (Lot 2) to deliver Modern Apprenticeship starts from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028. • Continue supporting apprentices already in training until their individual apprenticeships end. • Optionally continue into two extension periods of up to 12 months each, covering 2028-2029 and 2029-2030.
Lots
- MA Services - Learning Provider
- MA Services - Employer
Requirements
What could rule a small business out (our reading of the notice, written with AI): The very large total value of up to £320 million, the requirement to be a learning provider or employer delivering apprenticeship starts, and the rule that a bidder can apply for only one lot would likely rule out most small businesses unless they already deliver or employ apprentices at scale.
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How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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