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Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of First Aid Training for Shetland Islands Council". This contract, categorized under general public services, involves the delivery of accredited blended First Aid training, combining Emergency and Paediatric First Aid, specifically for the council employees. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and governed by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The training sessions will be held in the Shetland Islands, with key contract processes completed by 7th March 2022.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in first aid training, particularly those capable of delivering blended learning solutions. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) in the employee training sector could greatly benefit from such contracts due to their focus on specific skill sets and personalized training approaches. Grampian Training Services, an SME based in Aberdeen, secured the contract valued at GBP 70,200, highlighting the potential for similar small and medium enterprises to participate in future tenders and expand their reach within local government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of First Aid Training for Shetland Islands Council

Notice Description

The Contract was for the delivery of accredited blended First Aid training to Shetland Islands Council employees. This would be a combined course which includes Emergency and Paediatric First Aid.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement was a regulated procurement governed by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 ("the Regulations") and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The procedure being followed was an Open Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000679382
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521107
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20224 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
Shetland Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Postcode Area
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Grampian Training Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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