Tender

Taxi and Private Hire Car Intermediate Course First Aid Awareness Provision

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting tenders for the provision of First Aid Awareness training as part of the Taxi and Private Hire Car Intermediate Course. This contract falls under the industry category of first-aid training services and is set to be carried out in Edinburgh, primarily at the Licensing Hub moving to South Gyle after relocation. The procurement process is active and at the tender stage with an open procedure method, allowing electronic submissions until 17:00 on 13th May 2026. The tender document reference is CT1698, and the course aims to deliver training sessions to groups of up to 25 participants per day over three days, requiring 92 training days in the first year.

This tender could present significant business growth opportunities for training providers specialising in first aid. Specifically, organisations that excel in delivering high-quality, cost-effective training services are well-suited to compete, as the evaluation criteria for awarding the contract prioritise quality at 70% and cost at 30%. Businesses capable of organising and delivering large-scale training sessions efficiently will find this opportunity aligns with their service offerings, enabling them to establish a presence within the local authority sector and potentially ensuring recurring demand based on future requirements. The inclusion of community benefits adds further appeal for providers looking to enhance their social impact while expanding their business footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Taxi and Private Hire Car Intermediate Course First Aid Awareness Provision

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) are seeking to establish a contract for a provider to deliver the First Aid Awareness training element of the Taxi and Private Hire Car (PHC) Intermediate Course.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) are seeking to establish a contract for a provider to deliver the First Aid Awareness training element of the Taxi and Private Hire Car (PHC) Intermediate Course. The course is delivered at the Licensing Hub, currently located at the Murryburn Depot. However, the service is due to move to South Gyle, where the course will be delivered post move. The whole course is delivered over three days with the First Aid element to be delivered on day two, with morning and afternoon sessions. The training is to be delivered to groups of up to 25 participants per session. It is estimated that 92 training days will be required in the first year of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06817c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033520-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80562000 - First-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Dependent on future demand a recurrent requirement shall be tendered in the final year of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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