Award

NAC/5045 Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Tender

15 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council, in collaboration with East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council, is seeking to procure first aid training services through an open tender named "NAC/5045 Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils." This contract, valued at £234,600, is located in the UK and is designated under the services category of general public services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 7th April 2021. The submission deadline for bids was 11th February 2021, and the training will cover various first aid courses for staff across the collaborative councils.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in first aid training, particularly those with certifications and demonstrable experience in delivering such services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially those with a strong track record and relevant qualifications per the tender requirements. Successful bidders not only engage in a potentially lucrative contract but may also benefit from further collaborative training opportunities within the councils, contributing to business growth and visibility in this essential service sector.

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Notice Title

NAC/5045 Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the provision of first aid training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the first aid training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the collaborative partners. The service provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children Activity First Aid is included as an option however this is not a mandatory requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the provision of first aid training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the first aid training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the collaborative partners. The service provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children Activity First Aid is included as an option however this is not a mandatory requirement.

Renewal: Extension of up to 12 months available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000639043
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412092
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80531200 - Technical training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80561000 - Health training services

80562000 - First-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£234,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£234,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£234,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576183, +44 3001230900

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)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMALGAMATE - SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402458
    NAC/5045 Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils - North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the provision of first aid training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the first aid training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the collaborative partners. The service provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children Activity First Aid is included as an option however this is not a mandatory requirement.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412092
    NAC/5045 Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils - North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the provision of first aid training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the first aid training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the collaborative partners. The service provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children Activity First Aid is included as an option however this is not a mandatory requirement.

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