Planning

Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

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Planning

29 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West College Scotland is in the planning stage of executing a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland." The procurement pertains to the education sector and aims to enlist Associate Trainer services that will support the commercial courses offered by the college to external organisations and individuals. This initiative includes a variety of training courses covering sectors such as health & safety, advanced manufacturing, digital skills, data science, AI, machine learning, software, cyber security, and life sciences, among others. The training sessions will be conducted at various West College campuses located in Paisley, Clydebank, and Greenock, with the inclusion of online and blended learning anticipated. Interested parties must register their interest by 5th March 2025, with the award period expected to commence on 30th June 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in various training and educational services to expand their reach and establish long-term cooperation with a reputable educational institution. Companies proficient in management training, wellbeing programs, digital and green skills, software development, and cyber security will find this framework particularly beneficial. The procurement method focuses on electronic submissions, requiring businesses to demonstrate their suitability through appropriate qualifications, insurance levels, and experience examples. With a maximum of 30 participants expected, this framework will enable selected businesses to contribute to the delivery of high-quality training services, ultimately facilitating business growth through a steady influx of educational service contracts.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of Associate Trainer services to West College Scotland. This requirement will support the College to enable full delivery of the Commercial courses offered to external organisations and individuals. It is anticipated that the scope of the training required under the framework agreement will include, but is not limited to the Lots detailed in the Notice below. The courses will require to be delivered at the West College Campuses which are located below; - Paisley Campus (Renfrew Road Paisley, PA3 4DR) - Clydebank Campus (Queens Quay, Glasgow G81 1BF) - Greenock Campus (Finnart Street, Greenock, PA16 8HF) - Waterfront Campus (Customhouse Way, Greenock, PA15 1EN) Online courses and blending learning are also anticipated to be required.

Lot Information

Non-Accredited Management training

Provision of Non-Accredited Management training courses to West College campuses.

Accredited Management training

Provision of Accredited Management training courses to West College campuses.

Wellbeing training

Provision of Wellbeing training courses to West College campuses.

Digital Skills training

Provision of Digital Skills training courses to West College campuses.

Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training

Provision of Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training courses to West College campuses.

Advanced Manufacturing training

Provision of Advanced Manufacturing courses to West College campuses.

Software & Cyber Security training

Provision of Software & Cyber Security training courses to West College campuses.

Life Sciences training

Provision of Life sciences training courses to West College campuses.

Health & Safety and First Aid training

Provision of Health & Safety and First Aid training courses to West College campuses.

Green Skills training

Provision of Green Skills learning courses to West College campuses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785462
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522799
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80532000 - Management training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2025Expired
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
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Claire Earnshaw
Contact Email
claire.earnshaw@wcs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3006006060

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 4DR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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