Tender

E-Learning Platform and Health, Safety & Environmental Training Content

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for an upcoming requirement to procure an eLearning platform and associated Health & Safety training content, along with environmental-related training content. This procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage. The main objective is to identify potential suppliers who can provide both the platform and training materials. The procurement is targeted at suppliers capable of designing and hosting technical training for internal and external stakeholders of FSS. The geographical focus is Scotland (UKM region), and the interested suppliers are requested to express their interest and provide information about their capabilities by 1st October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in eLearning technologies, Health & Safety training content, and environmental training solutions. It is particularly suited for businesses that can offer comprehensive digital training platforms and content creation services. Suppliers with a robust track record in developing technical training for government agencies or similar entities are highly encouraged to compete. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can potentially secure a contract with Food Standards Scotland, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to public safety and education initiatives.

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Notice Title

E-Learning Platform and Health, Safety & Environmental Training Content

Notice Description

The Supplier will provide a secure, scalable, and user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS) that supports the delivery, management, and tracking of learning across the Purchasers organisation. The Supplier is required to provide a set of courses with the aim to equip users with an up-to-date and accurate knowledge base covering a range of HSE topics

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier will provide a secure, scalable, and user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS) that supports the delivery, management, and tracking of learning across the Purchasers organisation. The LMS must enable efficient user and course management, offer a high-quality learning experience, and support robust assessment and certification processes. It will include advanced reporting and analytics to monitor progress, compliance, and performance, and provide reliable support services, training resources, and documentation to ensure successful implementation and long-term adoption. The LMS will facilitate the authoring, design and hosting of technical training created by the Purchaser. The Supplier is required to provide a set of courses with the aim to equip users with an up-to-date and accurate knowledge base covering a range of HSE topics. The courses are to be based on the most recent versions of the associated UK (Scottish where applicable) legislation for example the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (1992) and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The list of the required courses are detailed in the forthcoming schedule.

Renewal: Initial period of 2 years (24 months), followed by optional extension periods of 12 + 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796081
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542216
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

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services

80420000 - E-learning services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 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
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
callum.ross@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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