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Open tender · Notice 102503-2026

Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2027-2028

Skills Development Scotland Ltd

Value
£320m
Closes
3 Dec 2026 (25 days)
Where
Scotland
Lots
2
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
Not stated

In plain English

Skills Development Scotland is seeking learning providers and employers to deliver Modern Apprenticeship services across Scotland for apprentices starting in 2027-2028, with two optional extensions of up to 12 months each covering 2028-2029 and 2029-2030. The estimated value is up to £320,000,000 across both lots, including the extensions and apprentices already in training at 31 March 2027, and depends on Scottish Government confirming SDS's budget each year.

Good fit for: Training providers, colleges and employers able to deliver Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Funding depends on yearly Scottish Government budget is subject to a confirmed budget, each year, from Scottish Government to SDS
  • Includes apprentices already in training at 31 March 2027 including those in-training places as of 31 March 2027 and any subsequent years

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Modern Apprenticeships (MA) Services for starts for year 2027-2028, plus optional two up to 12 month extension periods for 2028-2029 and 2029-2030. The current estimated value of this tender is up to 320m GBP (exclusive of any applicable VAT), including optional extension periods, for both lots, including those in-training places as of 31 March 2027 and any subsequent years and is subject to a confirmed budget, each year, from Scottish Government to SDS.

Getting the documents

publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk (free to register, then register your interest in this notice).

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 29 Oct 2026.

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