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Training Services for the Engineering Industry

Forth Valley College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 11:46

Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 16:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Training Services for the Engineering Industry" is overseen by Forth Valley College, located at Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under technical training services (CPV: 80531200), falls within the services industry category and was executed through an open procedure. The award and contract stages have been completed, with the contract being signed on 17th November 2025. The training, to be delivered at Forth Valley College's Falkirk campus and at a contractor's chosen premises, is tailored for the APTUS Apprenticeship Programme. Notably, the procurement followed the open procedure method, ensuring transparency and competitive participation, and was covered by the GPA trade agreement.

This tender presents valuable business opportunities particularly for SMEs and businesses specialising in technical and safety training services. With the requirement to deliver specialised engineering courses, including BOSIET and gas safety certifications, companies with expertise in industry-specific training and a strong focus on health, safety, and community benefits would be particularly well-positioned. The awarded contract to RelyOn Glasgow underscores the potential for growth within the sector, as successful bidders will need to align with the authority's requirements in terms of quality training delivery, responsible procurement practices, and data protection standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training Services for the Engineering Industry

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of training courses for the engineering industry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College, as an ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) accredited training provider, requires to appoint an external training provider to deliver training courses for apprentices taking part in the APTUS Apprenticeship Programme, including a medical examination (drug and alcohol screening, fit to train, shoulder measurement), accommodation and meals. Courses for other candidates not part of the APTUS programme may also be required. The courses to be delivered are: - BOSIET, CA-EBS, MIST including OGUK Medical - to be delivered within premises organised by the Contractor. - Task Based Risk Assessment, Manual Handling Awareness and Authorised Gas Tester Level 3 - to be delivered within Forth Valley College's Falkirk Campus.

Options: The Contractor may be required to provide training services for additional groups outside of the ECITB APTUS programme.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 3 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058682
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078031-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,172 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forth Valley College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RelyOn Glasgow

Further Information

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