Planning

NSC-0646-25 Provision of First Aid Training

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 12:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Somerset Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "NSC-0646-25 Provision of First Aid Training." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and first-aid training services (CPV 80560000). The location for the service delivery is within the UK South West region. Key milestones in this planning phase include a scheduled engagement due on 30th May 2026, with the contract period expected to begin on 1st September 2026 and potentially extending to 30th August 2031. The council aims to re-tender for regulated First Aid Training, with an estimated contract value of up to £300,000. Further information can be sought near June 2026 when future notices are expected to be publicised.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in accredited first-aid training services, especially those experienced in providing courses regulated by recognised awarding bodies like Ofqual or the SQA. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, potentially benefiting from a long-term collaborative partnership with North Somerset Council. Businesses providing professional first-aid and health training services can leverage this tender to expand their market presence while imparting essential skills to both municipal employees and the local community. The opportunity for regular contract reviews also provides room for adaptive business growth and service optimisation over the duration of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSC-0646-25 Provision of First Aid Training

Notice Description

North Somerset Council is seeking a provider to deliver regulated First Aid Training for an initial term of 36 months, extendable up to 60 months subject to annual reviews. The contract will cover a range of accredited training courses delivered annually to both employees and members of the public. These include First Aid at Work, Requalification, Emergency First Aid, Paediatric First Aid, refresher sessions, and a bespoke First Aid for Children and Adults course. All courses must be regulated by recognised awarding bodies (e.g. Ofqual, SQA, or Welsh Government) and, where applicable, provide valid certification.

Planning Information

email issued to previous bidders and known interested parties. This communication provided advance notice of the Council’s intention to re-tender the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069afb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045355-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLEVEDON
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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