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Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College, located in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for the "Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers 2025". This open procedure focused on securing services in the education industry within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The key procurement stages included a tender announcement on 28 February 2025, with submissions ending on 1 April 2025. The procurement aimed to establish a network of associate trainers for various training courses, resulting in contracts signed on 22 April 2025. These contracts, each valued at £1,000, cover areas such as Project Management, Leadership Skills, Employee Skills, and numerous other training programmes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and large organisations, particularly those specialising in educational services and skills development. Companies offering training in diverse sectors such as digital skills, first aid, and mental health stand to benefit from engaging in this framework. With a total estimated value of £50,000 and including renewal options, this framework not only promises steady work over several years but also allows businesses to showcase their expertise across different training categories, thereby broadening their service offering and enhancing their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers 2025

Notice Description

Award of network of Associate Trainers for course provision at North East Scotland College, as per requirements stated in the Invitation to Tender document

Lot Information

Project Management

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Project Management, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Employee Skills

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Employee Skills, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Leadership Skills

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Leadership Skills, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Wellbeing

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Wellbeing, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Quality & Continuous Improvement, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Digital Skills

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Digital Skills, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

First Aid

Award of training courses/programmes relating to First Aid, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Communication Skills

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Communication Skills, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Mental Health

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Mental Health, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Data Protection

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Data Protection, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Human Resource Skills

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Human Resource Skills, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Electrical Training

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Electrical Training, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Construction Skills

Award of training courses/programmes relating to Construction Skills, as set out in the tender documentation

Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791909
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528857
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North East Scotland College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Abacus Coaching Ltd

Arena HR Ltd

Digital Bricks Learning Ltd

GSR Training Ltd

Gars Solutions

Happylieuya Coaching

Horizons (Ord) Limited

Mental Health Training (Scotland) Ltd

Merged Education

MidasWorks

Mrs

ORGANISATIONAL & COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Perth Innovation Ltd

Quo Solvis Ltd

Successful Learning Solutions Ltd

TRIPLE S - Safety Systems Services

The Knowledge Academy

Tickety Boo Training

Further Information

Notice Documents

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