Planning

Associated Trainers dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

AYRSHIRE COLLEGE

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Planning

16 Jun 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Ayrshire College is initiating a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the delivery of commercial training courses aimed at external clients. The tender, titled "Associated Trainers dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)", is currently in the planning stage and is classified under the education sector. Interested parties should note that a virtual training provider event is scheduled for 16 July 2020, with a deadline for registrations set for 15 July 2020. The procurement process operates electronically and is open throughout its lifecycle for new entrants meeting the specified criteria across various categories, or lots, of training services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and education services, particularly those with expertise in areas such as management, digital skills, health and safety, hospitality, engineering, and personal development. Companies with relevant qualifications and experience in delivering accredited courses would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, which has a budget of £1.5 million. Engaging in this DPS could lead to long-term partnerships with Ayrshire College and expanded visibility within the Scottish training market.

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Notice Title

Associated Trainers dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

Ayrshire College is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Categories (lots) for the delivery of commercial training courses to external clients. Trainers are expected to have relevant qualifications to deliver the courses they bid for. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified for each Category (lot) within this notice. ALL PIN Pre-tender information is for guidance only and may be subject to change prior to the contract notice being issued. There will be a potential training provider event to be held on 16 July. This will be a virtual event and details of how to log in will be issued to all who have registered their interest by 15 July 2020.

Lot Information

Accredited courses

Lot 1 is for training courses such as (but not limited to) ILM SCQF level 6 Award in Leadership and Management, CMI Leadership and Management to SCQF level 7.

Digital & IT Skills

Lot 2 is for training courses such as (but not limited to) Microsoft Office 365 and apps courses, Microsoft Excel and Word Basic to Advanced levels, Data interpretation, Infographics, Digital marketing, Graphic Design.

Health, Safety & First Aid

Lot 3 is for training courses such as (but not limited to) Emergency First Aid (SQA unit), First Aid at Work, Manual Handling (Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme), REHIS Elementary Health and Safety.

Hospitality

Lot 4 is for courses such as ( but not limited to)REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene. REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene, BIIAB Personal Licence holder and Refresher courses, WorldHost.

Management

Lot 5 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Introduction to Project Management, Management Development programme, Managing and Understanding Organisational Change, Motivation and team building, Business improvement using Process mapping and MS Visio, Leadership development programme for Non-Managers.

People Development

Lot 6 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Negotiation skills, Time Management, Communication skills, Effective meetings, Customer service, Customer complaint handling, Resilience.

Engineering

Lot 7 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Welding - qualified trade, NC/HNC in fab weld, TWI approvals for coded welding/ commercial.

Health, Wellbeing and Care

Lot 8 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Scottish Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health and Wellbeing (SCQF Level 4, SQA Unit), Mental Health and Wellbeing (SCQF Level 5, SQA Unit).

Internal Verifiers

Lot 9 is for internal verifiers for courses/qualifications such as (but not limited to) ILM/CMI, Emergency First Aid, Mental Health and Wellbeing (SQA units).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000622321
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388450
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AYRSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA1 3HY
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
TLM9 Southern Scotland

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

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