Summary of the contracting process

West College Scotland has issued a tender titled "Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland" under the industry category of Education. This tender is for the provision of various training courses to be delivered at the College's campuses in Paisley, Clydebank, and Greenock, with additional options for online and blended delivery methods. The tender falls under the services category and follows a restricted procurement procedure. Interested bidders must submit their proposals electronically by 9th April 2025. The framework contract is expected to commence on 18th August 2025 and end on 17th August 2027, with the possibility of two further 12-month extensions depending on performance and funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in training services across a diverse range of topics including Health & Safety, First Aid, Digital Skills, Green Skills, and more. Suitable businesses are those with relevant accreditation and experience in delivering high-quality training in specific fields. The well-defined structure and selective procurement method ensure that businesses meeting the stringent qualification criteria will have a competitive advantage. This framework agreement is ideal for training providers looking to expand their services, enhance their market presence, and contribute to the professional development needs of West College Scotland.

Tender

Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

25th March 2025 00:00:00 AM

Tender Deadline

9th April 2025 16:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The College is looking to appoint a number of service providers on a framework contract to provide Associate Trainer services on a call-off basis subject to demand. The College will be seeking bids from service providers delivering training courses in the following areas: - Health & Safety & First Aid training - Non-Accredited training - Accredited Management training - Accredited Water Hygiene Training - Accredited Electrical Training - Wellbeing training - Digital Skills training - Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training - Green Skills training - Advanced Manufacturing training - Software & Cyber Security training - Life Sciences training The training is to be delivered at the College's campuses at; West College Scotland has campuses at; - Paisley Campus; Renfrew Road Paisley - Clydebank Campus; Queens Quay, Glasgow - Greenock Campus; Finnart Street, Greenock - Waterfront Campus; Customhouse Way, Greenock Training Courses may also be required to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, in person, or by a blended approach. Bespoke training courses may also be required where the Associate Trainer will spend time developing appropriate content for delivery, approved by the faculty.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000793872

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Restricted Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80000000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services
Awarding Authority

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

Buyer Name

Claire Earnshaw

Buyer Email

claire.earnshaw@wcs.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 3006006060

Buyer Address

Renfrew Road

Paisley

PA3 4DR

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Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

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