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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Training Services

Aberdeen City Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Oct 2026 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Sep 2021 at 10:55

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

21 Sep 2021 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Sep 2021 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Aug 2021 at 08:55

Tender Notice
Planning

14 Jul 2021 at 08:54

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is extending its dynamic purchasing system for training services. It covers ten areas: corporate training and development; health and safety; education; social work and care; digital and data; mechanical plant and vehicle use; equipment use; professional roles; trades; and other training. Aberdeen City Council operates the system, which Aberdeenshire Council and The Highland Council can also use. Delivery is initially in Aberdeen City, with opportunities also potentially arising in Aberdeenshire and the Highlands. The procurement is for education and training services (CPV 80000000), allowing suppliers to apply for a place in the area or areas matching the services they provide. The extension maintains the existing system and welcomes applications from new suppliers.

The buyer invited offers through a restricted procedure to join a dynamic purchasing system, which has been extended from its original five-year term until September 2027. The stated submission deadline is 30 September 2027 at 12:00. The estimated procurement value is £14,000,000. Each lot has a stated contract period of 360 days. Evaluation criteria listed for the lots are general requirements (70%), contract management (15%), fair work practices and community benefits (15%) and price (40%); the digital and data lot lists fair work practices without community benefits. A second stage is envisaged, with five candidates to be invited. Suppliers must submit staff names and qualifications. The buyer says community benefits form part of the requirement.

The system suits training providers able to deliver in one or more of the ten subject areas, from corporate development and education to health and safety, care, digital skills, plant, equipment, professional roles and trades. Suppliers can apply for the area matching their expertise rather than needing to cover the full range. The system may provide routes to work for Aberdeen City Council and, where opportunities arise, Aberdeenshire Council and The Highland Council. Applicants should be ready to provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to delivery. The stated evaluation places substantial emphasis on general requirements, alongside contract management and fair work; community benefits are also listed for most lots. Existing system suppliers do not need to reapply; new suppliers are welcome.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Training Services

Notice Description

CURRENT DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM SUPPLIERS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. (New suppliers are welcome to apply) This Contract Notice has been published to notify of a further year extension to the original 5 year Dynamic Purchasing System until September 2027. Original description: Aberdeen City Council are inviting suppliers to bid for a place on a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a range of training services over the course of a five year period. A variety of Lots will be available (listed below) and suppliers are encouraged to come forward to gain a place on a Lot pertaining to the services they offer. This DPS is operated by Aberdeen City Council, but will be open for use by Aberdeenshire Council and the Highland Council.

Lot Information

Corporate Training and Development

As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

Health and Safety Training

As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

Education Training

As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

Social Work and Care Training

As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

Digital and Data Training

As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

Mechanical Plant & Vehicle Use

As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

Equipment Use Training

As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

Professional Role Training

As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

Trades Training

As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

Other Training

As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c7a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101775-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 202712 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

The Highland Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

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