Framework Agreement for the Provision of Associate Trainers

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Associate Trainers

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway College is seeking contractors for a Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers. This will include the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources.

Lot Information

Construction

This lot is for the Provision of Construction related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Site Supervisors Safety Training Course - Site Management Safety Training Course - Multiskilling courses The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Renewables/Sustainability related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - BPEC Solar PV (SCQF Level 6) - BPEC Electrical Energy Storage System (SCQF Level 6) - C & G 2921-34 Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small commercial Electric Vehicle Charging installations (SCQF Level 5) - C & G 2921-33 Level 3 Award in Installation and Maintenance of Large-Scale Electric Vehicle Charging installations (SCQF Level 5) The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Electrical related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - C & G 2377-77 Level 3 Award in the In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (SCQF Level 6) - C & G 2391-52 Initial & Periodic Electrical Inspection & Testing (SCQF Level 6) - C & G 2382-22 18th Edition Wiring regulations (SCQF Level 6) The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Digital related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - EXCEL - Beginners - EXCEL - Intermediate - EXCEL - Advanced - AI for Business - Digital Marketing - Introduction to Power BI The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Employability related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Building Own Employability Skills - Preparation for Employment - Responsibilities of Employment The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Food Hygiene related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - REHIS Advanced Food Hygiene (SCQF Level 8) - REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene (SCQF Level 7) - REHIS Advanced HACCP (SCQF Level 8) - REHIS Intermediate Certificate in HACCP for food manufacturing (SCQF Level 7) The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Human Resource related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice - SQA Planning and Delivering Training Sessions to Groups (SCQF Level 6). The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Accounting related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - AAT Foundation Certificate (SCQF Level 5) - AAT Diploma in Accounting - AAT Level 2 Certificate in Book keeping The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Engineering related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Diploma in Engineering (SCQF Level 7) - SVQ Fabrication & Welding (SCQF Level 6) The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Higher and related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Higher English - Higher Languages - Maths Application of Maths The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Facility Services related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - SVQ Facility Services - SVQ Facility Management - SVQ Warehousing The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Management related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Prince 2 - Prince 2 Agile - Agile PM - CMI Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Mgmt - CMI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management & Leadership - Management Workshops The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Online Learning Resources Courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Introduction to Domestic Retrofit - Introduction to renewable technologies - Transitioning to Net Zero - Environmental sustainability for Managers - Introduction to Airtightness and ventilation - Introduction to Insulation and Building Treatments - Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning - Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing - Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration - Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care - Level 2 Award in Prevention and Control of Infection - Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of mental Health Problems The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

This lot is for the Provision of Health and Safety related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - NEBOSH General Certificate (SCQF Level 6) - IOSH Managing Safely (SCQF Level 5) - REHIS Elementary H & S (SCQF Level 5) - Highfield Award in the Principles of Fire Safety Level 2 (SCQF Level 6) - Manual Handling - COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) - Legionella and Legionnaires Disease Awareness - Risk Assessment - Construction Design and Management Regulations - Door Supervisors The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Options: Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

Renewal: The initial period is for 24 months with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Overall duration is potentially 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-059444

Publication Source

Find A Tender Service

Latest Notice

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024268-2026

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

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CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value

£729,000 £500K-£1M

Lots Value

Not specified

Awards Value

Not specified

Contracts Value

£453,236 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date

17 Mar 20265 months ago

Submission Deadline

24 Oct 2025Expired

Future Notice Date

Not specified

Award Date

12 Mar 20265 months ago

Contract Period

Not specified - Not specified

Recurrence

Potentially will be retendered at end of initial term at 4 January 2028 or after 1 or 2 of the 12 month extension periods. Any notice will be published approximately 4 months in advance.

Notice Status

Tender Status

Complete

Lots Status

Cancelled

Awards Status

Active, Unsuccessful

Contracts Status

Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer

Dumfries and Galloway College

Contact Name

Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Contact Email

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Contact Phone

Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality

DUMFRIES

Postcode

DG1 4FD

Postcode Area

Dumfries and Galloway

Country

Scotland

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Major Region (ITL 1)

TLM Scotland

Basic Region (ITL 2)

TLM9 Southern Scotland

Small Region (ITL 3)

TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Delivery Location

TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

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Local Authority

Dumfries and Galloway

Electoral Ward

Nith

Westminster Constituency

Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers

10

Supplier Names

Genesis OHS Ltd

Genius People

Knowledge Train Limited

Lighthouse Business Consultants Ltd

Merged Education

Perth Innovation

The Skills Network

Tickety Boo Training

Tidal Global Ltd

Zilpany Limited T/A Althris

Notice URLs

• http://www.dumgal.ac.uk
• https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809217
• https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00448
• https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
• https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/dumfries-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court