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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Health & Safety Training Framework" aimed at the provision of health and safety courses. The procurement falls under the general public services category and is located in Kilmarnock, UKM93. The process is in the award stage, having completed the tender stage, and was concluded with the signing of contracts on 16th September 2024. With an open procedure method, this framework is under the Light Touch Regime, open to new providers annually and potentially lasting until August 2027 if extensions are invoked. Key dates include the award period starting on 19th August 2024 and a contract period duration of 720 days with options for renewal.

This Health & Safety Training Framework presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the education and training sectors. The open nature of the procurement plan allows a wide array of service providers, both SMEs and larger enterprises, an opportunity to become part of a multi-provider framework, fostering business growth and establishing connections with significant public bodies like East Ayrshire Council. With substantial framework value and the inclusion of numerous suppliers, businesses specialising in health and safety training courses can leverage this opportunity to secure long-term contracts and enhance their market presence in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Health & Safety Training Framework

Notice Description

Provision of health and safety courses

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of health and safety training courses to EAC staff. There is no maximum number of providers on this framework. This framework will operate under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and will be reopened to new entrants after initial contract period and up to once per annum thereafter.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000772609
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517761
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Subject to extensions invoked, in 2 or 3 years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
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
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Ayrshire College

Cosensa Learning and Development

Enlighten Training Ltd incorporating South Beach Holdings

Glasgow Clyde College

Jim Mair Driver Training Ltd

McCrae Training Limited

MoreCPD Ltd

Project Health and Safety Services

RADD Training

Supportive Solutions Ltd

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