Planning

Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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

The procurement process involves North Ayrshire Council as the leading buying organisation, in collaboration with East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council. They are seeking a suitably experienced and certified training organisation to provide First Aid Training across their regions. This notice, titled "Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils," falls under the "services" industry category with a planned procurement stage. Delivery will occur in the regions of UKM93 and UKM94, across various council locations. Key dates include submission of the PIN Proforma by 7th May 2025, with future notices expected by 2nd June 2025. The estimated contract value is £305,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for certified training providers, particularly those with experience in delivering a blended learning approach combining virtual and face-to-face training. Companies capable of leveraging platforms like Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business to facilitate flexible learning modules are well positioned to compete. The procurement seeks to engage businesses adept in providing diverse First Aid training courses, including emergency response, child, and anaphylaxis first aid, which can contribute to growth through enhanced service delivery capabilities within local government sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils

Notice Description

Please answer attached PIN Proforma and return by 7th of May 2025. Provision of First Aid Training for North, South and East Ayrshire Councils. Provision of First Aid Training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the First Aid Training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the Collaborative Partners. The Service Provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Re-Qualification (FAWR) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children - First Aid for Older People - Anaphylaxis First Aid Face-to-face training courses will be delivered locally in each of the 3 Council areas. The service provider must be capable of providing a blended approach to learning and assessment, with virtual learning available for theory and face to face training for practical and assessment elements. The service provider must be capable of delivering this via Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business or any other Council approved platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please answer attached PIN Proforma and return by 7th of May 2025. Provision of First Aid Training for North, South and East Ayrshire Councils. Provision of First Aid Training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the First Aid Training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the Collaborative Partners. The Service Provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Re-Qualification (FAWR) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children - First Aid for Older People - Anaphylaxis First Aid Face-to-face training courses will be delivered locally in each of the 3 Council areas. The service provider must be capable of providing a blended approach to learning and assessment, with virtual learning available for theory and face to face training for practical and assessment elements. The service provider must be capable of delivering this via Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business or any other Council approved platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797057
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529116
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80562000 - First-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrewkerr@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000, +44 1563576000, +44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529116
    Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils - Please answer attached PIN Proforma and return by 7th of May 2025. Provision of First Aid Training for North, South and East Ayrshire Councils. Provision of First Aid Training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the First Aid Training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the Collaborative Partners. The Service Provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Re-Qualification (FAWR) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children - First Aid for Older People - Anaphylaxis First Aid Face-to-face training courses will be delivered locally in each of the 3 Council areas. The service provider must be capable of providing a blended approach to learning and assessment, with virtual learning available for theory and face to face training for practical and assessment elements. The service provider must be capable of delivering this via Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business or any other Council approved platform.

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