Award

Award of Water Safety Awareness Training (MS-P-0412)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

26 Feb 2026 at 18:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by the Scottish Government, specifically through the Marine Directorate based in Aberdeen. This tender, titled "Award of Water Safety Awareness Training (MS-P-0412)," falls under the industry category of safety training services and aims to provide essential training for field working staff. The contract has been awarded to Water Rescue Scotland, located in Forres, Scotland. The award was made on the 26th of February, 2026, and is currently active in the award stage with a contract value of £21,540.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in safety training services, particularly those with expertise in water and swift water safety techniques. Businesses capable of delivering specialised training programmes for environments involving water hazards could leverage this demand for further growth, especially in public sector contracts. The procurement process involved competitive bidding, with three bids being assessed, underscoring the potential for organisations adept in safety training to secure similar opportunities in the Scottish Government's procurement framework.

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Notice Title

Award of Water Safety Awareness Training (MS-P-0412)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites bids for training to allow staff to operate within these environments in a safe manner.Marine Directorate have a requirement for their field working staff to undertake water safety awareness training and to be aware of the implications and techniques for working close by and/or within water and potentially swift water (such as rivers and streams).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805333
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550535
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AECOM

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

LARGS YACHT HAVEN

PLAYSCAPES SCOTLAND

WATER RESCUE SCOTLAND

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