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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services (SQA and SSSC) - Approved Qualifications and Core Professional Learning

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council, in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council, is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement dedicated to the delivery of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services. This initiative focuses on SQA and SSSC approved qualifications and core professional learning, segmented into twelve distinct lots. Located in Aberdeen, within the UKM50 region, the procurement falls under the industry category of general public services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions required by 12th June 2025, marking the end of the tender period. The contracting authority is utilising an open procedure with a main procurement category of services, indicative of a competitive and inclusive approach.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational training services to expand their footprint by engaging with local authorities. Organisations equipped to provide SQA and SSSC-accredited programmes and core professional learning will find this bid particularly relevant. By participating, suppliers have the chance to secure long-standing contracts across multiple lots, fostering growth through government partnerships. Companies with expertise in delivering specialised training services are encouraged to partake in this tender to leverage their capabilities in a structured and scalable framework expected to offer considerable business continuity and expansion possibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services (SQA and SSSC) - Approved Qualifications and Core Professional Learning

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council require a range of Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA and SSSC) accredited and core professional learning courses. Consequently, they are seeking tenders for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services Framework Agreement - Approved Qualifications and Core Professional Learning. The Councils have split this tender opportunity into twelve separate lots under two different categories (SQA and SSSC approved Qualifications and Core Professional Learning). Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots. For more information, please refer to the invitation to tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council invite tenders for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services. The Councils have split this tender opportunity into twelve separate Lots under two different categories (SQA and SSSC approved Qualifications and Core Professional Learning) . Tenders may be submitted for one or more/all lots. For more information, please refer to the invitation to tender documentation.

Renewal: As per documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798575
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530215
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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