Planning

Training Provider for IOSH

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process, seeking an external training provider to deliver various Health & Safety courses, such as IOSH Managing Safely and Risk Assessment, which are essential for its Directorates and Services. The procurement is classified under the services category and falls within the location of UKM93. The Council has allocated a budget of £330,500 GBP for this initiative. Potential providers are expected to offer face-to-face or tutor-led virtual classrooms, with the flexibility of hosting at either the training provider's or the Council's venues. The notice for this tender is currently planned to transition to the tender stage by 1st October 2025, thus businesses should prepare to submit proposals that align with these requirements.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in health and safety training, particularly those with capabilities to deliver accredited IOSH courses. Companies able to provide comprehensive risk assessment training, including practical templates, will be highly competitive. The opportunity is ideal for training providers with established facilities in the UK, particularly those with the capability to offer flexible training delivery modes. Engaging in this contract can enhance a business’s portfolio, expand their clientele within the public sector, and offer sustained growth through recurrent training demands based on the Council’s employment dynamics.

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Notice Title

Training Provider for IOSH

Notice Description

The council requires an external training provider to deliver specific Health & Safety Courses. The training is required for all Directorates and Services. The main courses that are required would be - IOSH Managing Safely - IOSH Managing Safely Refresher - IOSH Working Safely - Risk Assessment Please Note: Risk Assessment (Must include the completion of a Risk Assessment Template showing control measures and actions etc). The delivery method would either be face to face tutor lead, or tutor lead virtual classroom. If face to face courses are run, these can either be at the training provider location or at a venue provided by the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council requires an external training provider to deliver specific Health & Safety Courses. The training is required for all Directorates and Services. The main courses that are required would be - IOSH Managing Safely - IOSH Managing Safely Refresher - IOSH Working Safely - Risk Assessment Please Note: Risk Assessment (Must include the completion of a Risk Assessment Template showing control measures and actions etc). The delivery method would either be face to face tutor lead, or tutor lead virtual classroom. If face to face courses are run, these can either be at the training provider location or at a venue provided by the Council. Please Note: e-learning is regarded as not suitable and sufficient for the above courses. Other training courses in a health and safety subjects would be desirable but not essential. The training frequency will be supply and demand which could fluctuate depending on the flow of employees either moving job role, moving location or those commencing employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806800
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536657
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

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536657&idx=1
    8th August 2025 - Please complete and return the attached proforma.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536657
    Training Provider for IOSH - The council requires an external training provider to deliver specific Health & Safety Courses. The training is required for all Directorates and Services. The main courses that are required would be - IOSH Managing Safely - IOSH Managing Safely Refresher - IOSH Working Safely - Risk Assessment Please Note: Risk Assessment (Must include the completion of a Risk Assessment Template showing control measures and actions etc). The delivery method would either be face to face tutor lead, or tutor lead virtual classroom. If face to face courses are run, these can either be at the training provider location or at a venue provided by the Council.

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