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Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2025/26

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council has completed the procurement process for the delivery of foundation apprenticeships for the 2025/26 academic year, focusing on Level 4/5 and Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships. This initiative, located in Aberdeenshire, falls under the industry category of general public services. The procurement method adopted was a selective procedure, specifically a restricted procedure. Key dates include the contract signing date of 23rd June 2025, with the award notice published on 16th July 2025. The process involved two main lots, both of which have been successfully contracted and are now active.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the educational and training services sector. The Level 6 award has engaged multiple suppliers, including Quest (Scotland) Ltd, SHMU, Tullos Training Ltd, Eastlin Ltd, and Hospitality Training, while the Level 4/5 award was acquired by Hospitality Training. Businesses specialising in training delivery and educational services are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, which can significantly enhance their market presence and operational scale. Through participation in such contracts, businesses can leverage their expertise in dynamic purchasing systems and gain reputational benefits by collaborating with local government bodies.

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Notice Title

Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2025/26

Notice Description

Delivery of Level 4/5 and Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships

Lot Information

Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2025/26

Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship via a DPS.

Level 4/5 Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery

Delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships for academic year 2025/26 in Aberdeenshire secondary schools, based upon tenders received through a Dynamic Purchasing System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804448
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534763
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£798,323 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

EASTLIN

HOSPITALITY TRAINING

QUEST (SCOTLAND

SHMU

TULLOS TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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