This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Dec 2021 at 16:25

Tender

14 May 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee and Angus College is conducting an open procurement process for the "Associate Trainers Framework," aimed at enhancing their training and consultancy services to meet anticipated sector demand. This procurement is classified under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000) and the tender period is set to end on June 14, 2021, with the estimated contract start date on July 5, 2021. The college seeks to establish a framework of associate trainers for various skill sets, including digital skills, management skills, marketing, and health and safety, among others, with a maximum contract duration of three years, extendable based on performance.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, especially those specialising in training services across the listed categories. Companies equipped to deliver innovative educational programmes, particularly in digital and management skills, as well as care and health and safety training, would be well-positioned to compete. With an emphasis on flexibility in contract terms and the pursuit of non-accredited as well as accredited options, this framework could benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings and engage with local clients in Dundee and Angus.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Associate Trainers Framework - Dundee and Angus College

Notice Description

Dundee and Angus College are seeking to develop an Associate Trainer Service Provision Framework to meet both their ambition to grow their current training and consultancy services and the anticipated future demand within the sector.

Lot Information

Digital Skills

Digital skills, cyber security and resilience and analysing/understanding big data are subjects required by individuals in a variety of posts from lower level to specialist skilled operators spanning all occupational sectors. With the acceleration of digital, the following are also subject areas that are in high demand Digitisation of processes - CRM Development - E-Commerce - Web Development - Data Analytics - Digital Marketing Strategy - Social Media Marketing /SEO - Software Development. Accredited and non-accredited opportunities ranging from SCQF5 and above requested. Training on commonly used and industry-standard software packages such as - Microsoft - Teams - One Note (Collaboration) and digital bookkeeping on a variety of software packages is also commonly requested.

Renewal: Dundee and Angus College reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued college requirements.

Management Skills

Project management, change management, managing through a crisis, managing a home-based team, leading and motivating teams, supervisory skills. Assertiveness, change/recovery management, how to develop individuals and coaching skills and Insights profiling. These subject areas are aimed at new supervisors and those wishing to upskill with the opportunity for career development. Accredited and non-accredited options are required. Non accredited options may last for half a day/day and will require to be contextualised to the needs of the business for bespoke contracts.

Renewal: Dundee and Angus College reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued college requirements.

Marketing

Brand Creation and Management - Communications and PR - Marketing Strategy Development - Crisis Communications - Video production - Amplification Vs Publication are all areas of interest right now. These are aimed at existing businesses who may be looking at business growth and entering new markets or businesses who have adapted their business model and are looking at a new target audience. Graphic Design, and in particular 2d/3d animation and Photoshop/Illustrator for upskilling staff area also an area of interest.

Renewal: Dundee and Angus College reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued college requirements.

Communication and Soft Skills

Delivering presentations, problem solving, assertiveness skills, customer service and communication within the workplace. Non accredited training opportunities with delivery focussing on introductory/intermediate level opportunities delivered over a half day/day duration.

Renewal: Dundee and Angus College reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued college requirements.

Health and Safety

COSHH Awareness Training - Human Factors in Health and Safety - IOSH Managing Safely - IOSH Working Safely - IOSH Working Safely Including CSCS - NEBOSH - Occupational Health and Safety Course. There may be a requirement for non-accredited delivery

Renewal: Dundee and Angus College reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued college requirements.

Construction and Trades

City & Guilds 18th Edition Electrical Wiring - full course and industry update. PAT testing and Inspection & Testing

Renewal: Dundee and Angus College reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued college requirements.

Training and Assessing

Assessor and Verifier Qualifications Coaching and Mentoring Train the Trainer Accredited and non-accredited options

Renewal: Dundee and Angus College reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued college requirements.

Care

Safeguarding / child Protection and Adult Protection Autism - Delivery for D&A certificated courses and SQA certificated courses

Renewal: Dundee and Angus College reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued college requirements.

Mindfulness and Wellbeing

Mental Health First Aid Train management staff to - Understand wellbeing Vs Mental Health and how better support their staff - How to manage staff with long term mental health issues - How to spot if staff are struggling with their mental health.

Renewal: Dundee and Angus College reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued college requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b153
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030252-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£515,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The duration of this contract is maximum 36 months from the estimated contract Start Date which is Monday 5th July, 2021. Thereafter the contract will be retendered in April 2024, assuming there is further requirement of this service by Dundee and Angus College

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dundee and Angus College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD3 8LE
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Strathmartine
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

ACCS-Safety

Arena HR

Build Your Skill

CPD Training Solutions (Scotland) Limited

Change Frameworks Ltd

Digital Bricks

Digital Bricks Learning Ltd

Firefly Business Solutions Ltd

Health Environment And Risk Training

Kalor Consultancy Ltd

MidasWorks

Mind's Well

Sibbald Training

Stewart Engineering and Training Solutions Ltd

Successful Learning Solutions Ltd

Supportive Solutions Ltd

The Sporting Pursuit

YMindset

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