Tender

SVQ Training

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is currently inviting bids for a contract titled "SVQ Training" under the industry category of General Public Services. This procurement is focused on services within the Renfrewshire area, UKM83, aiming to enhance the skillset of Care at Home Services staff by providing Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) training courses at multiple SCQF levels. The process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure for procurement. Interested parties have until 13 March 2026 to submit their electronic bids. The contract value is estimated at £160,000 and the bid opening will occur on the same day, marking the beginning of the award period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers specialising in vocational education, particularly those with existing accreditation as an SQA Assessment Centre. There is a demand for face-to-face training within the Renfrewshire Council area, with some potential for online delivery. Suppliers with robust financial stability and sufficient insurance cover, including employers' liability and professional indemnity, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the contract aims to enhance service delivery through community benefits, facilitating growth chances for smaller care organisations affiliated with the Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. This is an excellent business growth prospect for firms keen on contributing to local workforce development through comprehensive vocational training programmes.

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Notice Title

SVQ Training

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) provides Care at Home Services across the Renfrewshire Council area. Staff working in this area must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). This Contract seeks to appoint a training provider who will deliver the appropriate Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) training courses to meet registration requirements as and when required by the Council, primarily: - SCQF Level 6 Social Services & Healthcare; - SCQF Level 7 Social Services & Healthcare; - SCQF Level 9 Social Services & Healthcare; - SCQF Level 10 Care Services Leadership & Management. The training provider will have to be able to deliver the training and this MUST BE within the Renfrewshire Council area; there may be scope for some elements to be delivered online but it is anticipated that the primary method for delivery will be face to face. As The Education (Scotland) Act 2025 has established a new qualifications body, Qualifications Scotland which replaces Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), any reference to SQA within this notice refers to both organisations until transition is concluded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790212
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549338
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80561000 - Health training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
5 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Milliken
Contact Email
kevin.milliken@renfrewshire.gov.uk, shona.brydson@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
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
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523562
    Preliminary Market Research - SVQ Delivery and Assessment at Levels 2, 3, and 4 - The purpose of this market research questionnaire is to gather information which will be used to inform a potential procurement strategy for the provision of SVQ delivery and assessment for Care at Home Workers within Renfrewshire.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549338
    SVQ Training - Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) provides Care at Home Services across the Renfrewshire Council area. Staff working in this area must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). This Contract seeks to appoint a training provider who will deliver the appropriate Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) training courses to meet registration requirements as and when required by the Council, primarily: - SCQF Level 6 Social Services & Healthcare; - SCQF Level 7 Social Services & Healthcare; - SCQF Level 9 Social Services & Healthcare; - SCQF Level 10 Care Services Leadership & Management. The training provider will have to be able to deliver the training and this MUST BE within the Renfrewshire Council area; there may be scope for some elements to be delivered online but it is anticipated that the primary method for delivery will be face to face. As The Education (Scotland) Act 2025 has established a new qualifications body, Qualifications Scotland which replaces Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), any reference to SQA within this notice refers to both organisations until transition is concluded.

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