Tender

NAC/5206 Provision of Health & Safety Training Courses Framework

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement to provide health and safety training services under the procurement method "Open procedure". With a project classified under CPV code 80500000, this procurement will address training needs at NAC premises across North Ayrshire. The framework, divided into three active lots, offers a total value of £390,400 and lasts four years. The tender closes for submissions at noon on 2nd March 2026. It is crucial for bidders to comply with the procurement criteria, involving adherence to ISO standards and community benefit considerations. The procurement aims to support services covering employment, employability, education, and local community growth initiatives.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those certified to deliver IOSH standards and health and safety courses. Suitable bidders are those with experience in providing similar training services and able to meet the specified economic and technical criteria, including adequate turnover and insurance requirements. Companies capable of delivering face-to-face training and possessing the relevant IOSH certifications stand to benefit significantly, enhancing their market reputation by securing a strategic partnership with NAC. The framework supports upward flexibility with various options for training delivery, offering growth potential for businesses equipped to tailor custom solutions for NAC’s training need.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NAC/5206 Provision of Health & Safety Training Courses Framework

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver a selection of mandatory health and safety training courses to NAC staff. The framework will comprise of 3 Lots: Lot 1 - IOSH Training Lot 2 - IOSH Construction Training Lot 3 - Health and Safety Training Courses will predominantly be delivered on NAC premises throughout North Ayrshire The framework will be for a period of 4 years. The terms that will apply to this Framework are NAC/5206 Framework Terms and Conditions and NAC Exit Terms and Conditions. NAC/5206 Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Services will apply to call-off contracts.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - IOSH Training

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking to appoint 3 suitably qualified and experienced service providers to deliver IOSH Training, including: ISOH Managing Safely, IOSH Managing Safely Refresher, IOSH Working Safely and Risk Assessment training. Bidders must be able to deliver face to face training on NAC premises. Courses must meet IOSH Standards and result in an official IOSH certification upon successful completion. Please note that bidders will be required to commit to delivering all elements of this framework directly, with no sub-contracting permitted.

Options: The evaluation will be based on face to face delivery of the training at North Ayrshire Council premises. Optional pricing will be requested for face to face training at a bidder organised training centre within North Ayrshire and virtual/online (live) training using IOSH-approved platforms. Optional pricing will not be included within the evaluation.

Lot 2 - IOSH Construction Training

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking 2 suitably experienced and qualified service providers to deliver IOSH Construction Training, including: ISOH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Site Managers and IOSH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Workers. Bidders must be able to deliver face to face training on NAC premises. Courses must meet IOSH standards and result in official IOSH certification upon successful completion. Please note that bidders will be required to commit to delivering all elements of this framework directly, with no sub-contracting permitted.

Options: The evaluation will be based on face to face delivery of the training at North Ayrshire Council premises. Optional pricing will be requested for face to face training at a bidder organised training centre within North Ayrshire and virtual/online (live) training using IOSH-approved platforms. Optional pricing will not be included within the evaluation.

Lot 3 - Health and Safety Training

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking 2 suitably experienced and qualified service providers to deliver the following health and safety training courses: Manual Handling, Sharps Awareness, Asbestos Awareness, COSHH Awareness, Ladder Safety Awareness and Scaffolding Awareness for Users. Bidders must be able to deliver face to face training on NAC premises. Please note that bidders will be required to commit to delivering all elements of this framework directly, with no sub-contracting permitted.

Options: The evaluation will be based on face to face delivery of the training at North Ayrshire Council premises. Optional pricing will be requested for face to face training at a bidder organised training centre within North Ayrshire. Optional pricing will not be included within the evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008399-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£390,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated that this framework will be renewed, with future notices expected Spring 2029.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Fiona Wilson
Contact Email
fionawilson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
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

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

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