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Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils

North Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 09:54

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Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of First Aid Training services has been collaboratively initiated by North, East, and South Ayrshire Councils. The process is currently at the award stage, and the contract was signed on 10th February 2026. The service, classified under CPV code 80560000, involves local face-to-face and online training sessions located in Ayrshire for council staff and is executed through an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Notably, this contract, valued at £226,390, spans three years with a potential 24-month extension. It requires bidders to hold ISO certifications and accommodate a blended learning approach utilising platforms like Microsoft Teams.

This tender presents notable potential for business growth, especially for training organisations specialised in health and first-aid services. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-quality training and holding relevant certifications, including UKAS accreditation for ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, are well-suited to compete. The expansive contract term offers sustainable engagement opportunities, with emphasis on substantial pricing elements and flexibility in service delivery, fostering the inclusion of SMEs and the utilisation of technology-enhanced learning methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the provision of first aid training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the first aid training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the collaborative partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the provision of first aid training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the first aid training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the collaborative partners. The service provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children (Paediatric First Aid) South Ayrshire Council also have a requirement for Activity First Aid however, as this is not required by all Councils, this has been included as an optional rather than a mandatory requirement. As this is an optional service this will not be included in the commercial evaluation. Face-to-face training courses will be delivered locally in each of the 3 Council areas. The service provider must be capable of providing a blended approach to learning and assessment, with virtual learning available for theory and face to face training for practical and assessment elements. The service provider must be capable of delivering this via Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business or any other Council approved platform. The conditions of contract will be NAC Terms and Conditions 2 (NAC TC2) Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of Services & NAC Exit Terms and Conditions. The contract term will be 3 years plus an option to extend by 24 months. The regulations that apply to this contract are The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015,

Renewal: Contract to be renewed upon completion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a25d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012220-2026
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

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,390 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further noticed to be published after expiry of this tender.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Additional Buyers

East Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

First Stop Safety Training LTD

Further Information

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