This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 13:42

Tender

23 May 2025 at 16:03

Planning

18 Dec 2024 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract under the Professional Qualifications Framework Agreement for the provision of education and training services. This contract focuses on delivering various Modern Apprenticeships and Health and Social Care Qualifications across Edinburgh. The procurement process, completed through an open procedure, was part of a broader framework agreement aimed at creating a robust platform for skill development. The contract awards were made on the 25th and 30th of September, 2025, with active suppliers including several colleges and consultancy firms. This contract, valued at approximately £780,224, confirms the Council's commitment to developing a skilled workforce in the region, covering education and training services primarily in the services category under CPC code 80000000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for training providers with expertise in delivering accredited qualifications. The competitive process underscores the importance of quality and cost-effectiveness, evidenced by the weightage given to quality (30%) and price (70%) in evaluation criteria. Businesses that can offer comprehensive training solutions suitable for Modern Apprenticeships and Health and Social Care sectors will find ample opportunity in this framework. This is especially relevant for organisations capable of delivering high-standard training in strategic locations like Edinburgh, with a potential for expansion through mini-competitions for newly added services or qualifications. This framework sets the stage for long-term engagements, given its framework agreement status and the four-year operational period, enabling businesses to build sustained collaborations within the service domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Professional Qualifications Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the "Council") has contracted for the provision of various Modern Apprenticeships and Health and Social Care Qualifications The Council appointed a number of Training Providers on the Professional Qualifications Framework.

Lot Information

Various Modern Apprenticeships

Various Modern Apprenticeship Qualifications including: SCQF 9 Social Services and Healthcare Technical Apprenticeship SCQF 9 Social Services (Children and Young People) Technical Apprenticeship SCQF 5 Business and Administration Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Business and Administration Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 8 Business and Administration Technical Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Procurement Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 7 Management Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 9 Management Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 5 Facilities Services Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Housing Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Digital Marketing Modern Apprenticeship Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional relevant Qualifications or associated services during the lifetime of the framework agreement. These Qualifications or services will be awarded using a Mini-competition against the most suitable Lot.

Trade and Construction Modern Apprenticeships

Trade and Construction Modern Apprenticeships including: SCQF 5 Horticulture Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Horticulture Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Gas Engineering Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 5 Rural Skills Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Rural Skills Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 7 Rural Skills Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 7 Regulatory Services Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 7 Automotive (Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs) Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Painting and Decorating Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Plastering Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Carpentry and Joinery Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 7 Plumbing and Heating Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 5 Construction: Civil Engineering (Roadbuilding and Maintenance) Modern Apprenticeship Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional relevant Qualifications or associated services during the lifetime of the framework agreement. These Qualifications or services will be awarded using a Mini-competition against the most suitable Lot.

Various Scottish Vocational Qualifications

Various Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) including: SCQF 6 GH5Y 22 SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 7 GH60 23: SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 9 GH61 24: SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 7 GH5W 23: SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 9 GH5X 24 SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 9 GM27 24: SVQ Management SCQF 10 GJ9V 24: SVQ Care Services Leadership and Management (Units H7LG 04 SCDLMCA1 and SCDLMCB1 only) Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional relevant Qualifications or associated services during the lifetime of the framework agreement. These Qualifications or services will be awarded using a Mini-competition against the most suitable Lot.

Higher National Certificate Social Services

This Lot covers the Higher National Certificate Social Services (GK89 15) SCQF level 7. Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional relevant Qualifications or associated services during the lifetime of the framework agreement. These Qualifications or services will be awarded using a Mini-competition against the most suitable Lot.

Professional Development Award Health and Social Care Supervision

This Lot covers the Professional Development Award (PDA) Health and Social Care Supervision (G9AM 47) SCQF 7. Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional relevant Qualifications or associated services during the lifetime of the framework agreement. These Qualifications or services will be awarded using a Mini-competition against the most suitable Lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071269-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,224 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£780,224 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Early 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Borders College

City of Glasgow College

Dumfries and Galloway College

Edinburgh College

Fife College

Genius Software Solutions Limited

Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy

West Lothian College - MAIN CONTACT FOR QQ

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