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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeenshire Council

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council is seeking services through a tender for the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at providing Foundation Apprenticeships. This procurement falls under the secondary education services industry category, specifically targeting vocational secondary education services. The procurement process is in the tender stage and must be concluded by 30th March 2026. Located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom (region UKM50), the DPS is divided into three lots, including Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships and Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships. The procurement uses a selective method under the restricted procedure, with electronic submissions being the preferred mode. Community benefits are a requirement, providing an added social value component to the contract.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in education services, particularly those offering vocational training or apprenticeship programmes. Companies capable of delivering high-quality vocational training in the specified apprenticeship levels stand to benefit significantly by participating. This opportunity is ideal for organisations that can provide robust educational frameworks over an extended contract period of 1800 days and welcome the chance for business expansion within the educational sector. The procurement process invites dynamic participation, enabling vendors to align with the strategic objectives of Aberdeenshire Council while also supporting community benefits, thus fostering business growth alongside social advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System (PDS)for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council. The DPS is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 2 Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 3 Any other related projects

Lot Information

Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships

Lot 1 - Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships. Additional information: See documentation for further information.

Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships

Lot 2 - Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships

Any other related projects

Lot 3 - Any other related projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017516-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

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