Award

The Provision of First Aid Training

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has awarded a contract for the provision of First Aid training services under an open procedure. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 80562000, was aimed at ensuring the delivery of First Aid training to staff across the Council's services. Located in the Scottish Borders (region UKM91), the contract was awarded to First Stop Safety Training LTD, with the contract valued at £85,584. The award was made on the 5th of February 2026, following the tender process initiated in September 2025, with submissions closing by the 3rd of October 2025. The contract period may be extended by a further 12 months if necessary.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering certified training programmes, particularly those specialising in public service training. The contract was awarded through an open procedure, encouraging competition and offering a fair chance for any business meeting the qualifications to participate. While the opportunity has concluded, companies aligning with similar service delivery can consider preparing for future tenders with Scottish Borders Council to leverage similar business growth prospects. With community benefits embedded in the procurement requirements, businesses that can demonstrate social value in their service delivery may find additional opportunities attractive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of First Aid Training

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a supplier to deliver First Aid training to staff across its services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council (SBC) is seeking a single supplier to provide First Aid Training. The requirement is for the delivery of First Aid training for SBC staff by suitably qualified First Aid Training Instructors. The training will be delivered in the Scottish Borders Local Authority Area on SBC premises.

Renewal: The will be an option to extend the contract for a further 12 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808990
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549142
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80562000 - First-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,584 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST STOP SAFETY TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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