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24 Jul 2025 at 09:39

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24 Jul 2025 at 09:01

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27 Sep 2022 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Glasgow College is overseeing a tender process for its "Framework for the Provision of Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Training" services, aimed at providing specialist training in areas such as Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting including Tanker Fires, Advanced Fire Fighting, and various levels of First Aid. The procurement process is currently in the award update stage as of 24th July 2025 and involves multiple lots across locations primarily in the UKM82 region, Glasgow. The tender process adheres to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the services are classified under CPV code 80510000 specialising in training services. The contracts are active, with relevant certification and declarations to be provided upon successful evaluation before awarding, with the framework agreement starting from 27th September 2022 and running until 26th September 2026.

Businesses specialising in training services, particularly those involved in maritime safety, fire fighting techniques, and medical first aid, can find lucrative opportunities in this tender. The framework offers potential growth for small and medium-sized enterprises, with several SMEs like Stream Marine Training Ltd, Clyde Training Solutions, and IHF Ltd engaged as suppliers. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality training facilities, service management, and those dedicated to ethical practices like fair work, equality, and non-involvement in organised crime or human trafficking are well-suited for this competitive landscape. The open procurement method ensures transparency and offers substantial contracts valued at £940,000 GBP, providing significant business growth potential within the education and training sectors.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Training

Notice Description

The College requires training providers to provide the following Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Training: Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting including Tanker Fires (FP&FF, TFF) STCW Code (Table A-VI/1-2) Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3) First Aid - Elementary First Aid, Medical First Aid, Medical Care Course Travel to provider's premises will also be included.

Lot Information

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting including Tanker Fires

The College requires training providers to provide the following Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Training: Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting including Tanker Fires (FP&FF, TFF) STCW Code (Table A-VI/1-2) Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3) First Aid - Elementary First Aid, Medical First Aid, Medical Care Course Travel to provider's premises will also be included.

Advanced Fire Fighting

The College requires training providers to provide the following Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Training: Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting including Tanker Fires (FP&FF, TFF) STCW Code (Table A-VI/1-2) Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3) First Aid - Elementary First Aid, Medical First Aid, Medical Care Course Travel to provider's premises will also be included.

First Aid (Elementary, Medical and Medical on board)

The College requires training providers to provide the following Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Training: Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting including Tanker Fires (FP&FF, TFF) STCW Code (Table A-VI/1-2) Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3) First Aid - Elementary First Aid, Medical First Aid, Medical Care Course Travel to provider's premises will also be included.

Personal Survival Techniques

The College requires training providers to provide the following Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Training: Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting including Tanker Fires (FP&FF, TFF) STCW Code (Table A-VI/1-2) Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3) First Aid - Elementary First Aid, Medical First Aid, Medical Care Course Travel to provider's premises will also be included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036be8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042657-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

80510000 - Specialist training services

80562000 - First-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£940,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2022 - 26 Sep 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Glasgow College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Clyde Training Solutions

IHF

IHF Ltd

Relyon Glasgow

Stream Marine Training

Stream Marine Training Ltd

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