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Provision of First Aid Training

North Somerset Council

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13 Oct 2026 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council procured regulated first-aid training services for its employees and members of the public, delivered in North Somerset. The annual programme covers First Aid at Work, requalification, emergency first aid, paediatric first aid, refresher sessions, and a bespoke course for first aid for children and adults. Training must be regulated by a recognised awarding body, such as Ofqual, SQA or the Welsh Government, and provide valid certification where applicable. This is a recurring training requirement spanning workplace, emergency and child-focused first aid, rather than a purchase of equipment or a one-off course.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. Green Cross Training Ltd was selected on 10 August 2026, with an awarded value of £190,355. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 30 August 2029. The tender described an initial 36-month term, with possible extensions up to 60 months subject to annual reviews. The procurement's estimated value was £190,000. The original submission deadline was 29 June 2026 at 13:00. The requirement is presented as one programme of courses, with no separate lots described. North Somerset Council considered the service suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. The stated requirement centres on regulated training and valid certification where applicable.

For providers of accredited first-aid training, this award demonstrates North Somerset Council’s demand for a broad annual programme serving both council employees and members of the public. A credible competitor would need to deliver workplace, emergency and paediatric first aid, requalification and refresher training, as well as bespoke provision for children and adults. The key capability is delivering the full course range to a recognised regulatory standard, with valid certification where applicable. The selected supplier is an SME, showing that delivery at this programme’s scale is achievable by a smaller provider. Businesses with the relevant regulated course portfolio and capacity to serve both workforce and public learners are best placed to compete when this requirement returns to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of First Aid Training

Notice Description

North Somerset Council is seeking a provider to deliver regulated First Aid Training for an initial term of 36 months, extendable up to 60 months subject to annual reviews. The contract will cover a range of accredited training courses delivered annually to both employees and members of the public. These include First Aid at Work, Requalification, Emergency First Aid, Paediatric First Aid, refresher sessions, and a bespoke First Aid for Children and Adults course. All courses must be regulated by recognised awarding bodies (e.g. Ofqual, SQA, or Welsh Government) and, where applicable, provide valid certification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-728faf77-1ee5-4b73-ad84-e71028578891
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c60dbc2-606f-43d6-8c5d-aac505752ed9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,355 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Green Cross Training Ltd

Further Information

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