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Training Services for the Engineering Industry

Forth Valley College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College, located in Falkirk, UK, is inviting tenders for the provision of training services geared towards the engineering industry. This tender, titled "Training Services for the Engineering Industry," falls under the education sector and specifically focuses on delivering courses for the APTUS Apprenticeship Programme at their Falkirk campus or the contractor’s designated location. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure method and electronic submissions are accepted until 11th September 2025. The contract period duration is set for 720 days, with the possibility of extension for additional periods of twelve months. Key dates include the award decision starting on the same day as the submission deadline.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in the engineering sector. Suitable bidders could include accredited training providers who can demonstrate relevant experience, possess the necessary industry memberships, and meet the specified financial insurances and technical criteria. The tender represents an opportunity to enhance business growth by securing a potentially long-term engagement with Forth Valley College, contributing to the development of their apprenticeship programme, and expanding professional networks within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training Services for the Engineering Industry

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of training courses for the engineering industry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College, as an ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) accredited training provider, requires to appoint an external training provider to deliver training courses for apprentices taking part in the APTUS Apprenticeship Programme, including a medical examination (drug and alcohol screening, fit to train, shoulder measurement), accommodation and meals. Courses for other candidates not part of the APTUS programme may also be required. The courses to be delivered are: - BOSIET, CA-EBS, MIST including OGUK Medical - to be delivered within premises organised by the Contractor. - Task Based Risk Assessment, Manual Handling Awareness and Authorised Gas Tester Level 3 - to be delivered within Forth Valley College's Falkirk Campus.

Options: The Contractor may be required to provide training services for additional groups outside of the ECITB APTUS programme.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 3 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806568
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544499
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,172 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forth Valley College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RelyOn Glasgow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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