Planning

The Provision of Barbering Training Courses

GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE

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Planning

25 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Kelvin College is planning to appoint a supplier for the provision of barbering training courses aimed at equipping students with ready-for-work skills tailored to meet industry demands. This procurement falls under the Education industry category and will occur in the UKM8 and UKM7 regions, specifically within Scotland's Central Belt. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process includes a planned procurement notice issued on 25th March 2025, with an anticipated future notice date on 4th August 2025. The contract is classified under the CPV code 98320000 and is structured to cover a range of requirements, including specialised facilities and experienced teaching staff.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and education services, particularly those with expertise in the barbering industry. Businesses capable of providing a comprehensive barbering training environment—complete with equipped facilities, current industry professionals as trainers, and established industry links—will be well-suited to compete. Firms possessing a solid reputation and the ability to enhance student placement initiatives, support course marketing, and manage training staff comprehensively will find this contract conducive to substantial business growth and industry influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Barbering Training Courses

Notice Description

Glasgow Kelvin College is looking to appoint a supplier for the provision of barber training courses with the purpose to provide students with ready-for-work skills which meet industry needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Kelvin College is looking to appoint a supplier for the provision of Barber training courses with the purpose to provide our students with ready for work skills which meet industry needs. - Location required = Central Belt - Space requirement = barbershop set up with 16 positions inc. station, chair, mirror per position; back wash facility; interactive white board for theory lessons; storage space for stock; wifi connection. - staffing requirement = provide staff to deliver 24 hrs per week; staff must be current barbers working in the industry part time (and then will teach on course part time); Staff must hold a minimum of level 2 city and guilds barbering qualifications; Staff must have a minimum of 5 yrs working in the barbering industry; staff must have some teaching experience. - Partner requirements - have a solid reputation within the barbering industry and work to MADE ethos of teaching and learning; have extensive links with industry to support student placement initiatives; Have extensive links and reputation to support marketing of course; Be able to contribute to social media posting and advertising; provide and manage staff delivering the training programme; the supplier will employ the staff delivering the training programmes, be responsible for staff wellbeing, payroll and contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794248
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526713
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98320000 - Hairdressing and beauty treatment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Alice Ng
Contact Email
ang@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416305000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G21 4TD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Springburn/Robroyston
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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