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NAC/5206 Provision of Health & Safety Training Courses Framework

North Ayrshire Council

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30 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has initiated an open tender process for a framework agreement titled "NAC/5206 Provision of Health & Safety Training Courses Framework," aimed at procuring services in the public sector. This framework, spanning a period of four years, is segmented into three lots: IOSH Training, IOSH Construction Training, and general Health and Safety Training. The procurement is managed under open procedure terms and expects bids to be submitted electronically by 2 March 2026. The contract, valued at £390,400, covers delivery of training courses primarily across premises in North Ayrshire, UK. North Ayrshire Council, located at Cunninghame House in Irvine, serves as the contracting authority for this tender, ensuring participations without sub-contractors and adhering to face-to-face delivery of training as outlined.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in health and safety training to expand their service offerings. Companies capable of providing face-to-face, IOSH-standard compliant training, particularly those with an existing presence or expertise in the UK, will find this tender a suitable opportunity. It encourages participation from service providers able to commit dedicated resources without subcontracting, especially those with an interest or expertise in directly engaging with public sector entities. By participating in this tender, businesses not only stand a chance to secure a significant contract with a regional authority but also enhance their portfolio with a recognised credential that can springboard future business ventures with similar public entities across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NAC/5206 Provision of Health & Safety Training Courses Framework

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver a selection of mandatory health and safety training courses to NAC staff. The framework will comprise of 3 Lots: Lot 1 - IOSH Training Lot 2 - IOSH Construction Training Lot 3 - Health and Safety Training Courses will predominantly be delivered on NAC premises throughout North Ayrshire The framework will be for a period of 4 years. The terms that will apply to this Framework are NAC/5206 Framework Terms and Conditions and NAC Exit Terms and Conditions. NAC/5206 Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Services will apply to call-off contracts.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - IOSH Training

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking to appoint 3 suitably qualified and experienced service providers to deliver IOSH Training, including: ISOH Managing Safely, IOSH Managing Safely Refresher, IOSH Working Safely and Risk Assessment training. Bidders must be able to deliver face to face training on NAC premises. Courses must meet IOSH Standards and result in an official IOSH certification upon successful completion. Please note that bidders will be required to commit to delivering all elements of this framework directly, with no sub-contracting permitted.

Options: The evaluation will be based on face to face delivery of the training at North Ayrshire Council premises. Optional pricing will be requested for face to face training at a bidder organised training centre within North Ayrshire and virtual/online (live) training using IOSH-approved platforms. Optional pricing will not be included within the evaluation.

Lot 2 - IOSH Construction Training

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking 2 suitably experienced and qualified service providers to deliver IOSH Construction Training, including: ISOH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Site Managers and IOSH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Workers. Bidders must be able to deliver face to face training on NAC premises. Courses must meet IOSH standards and result in official IOSH certification upon successful completion. Please note that bidders will be required to commit to delivering all elements of this framework directly, with no sub-contracting permitted.

Options: The evaluation will be based on face to face delivery of the training at North Ayrshire Council premises. Optional pricing will be requested for face to face training at a bidder organised training centre within North Ayrshire and virtual/online (live) training using IOSH-approved platforms. Optional pricing will not be included within the evaluation.

Lot 3 - Health and Safety Training

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking 2 suitably experienced and qualified service providers to deliver the following health and safety training courses: Manual Handling, Sharps Awareness, Asbestos Awareness, COSHH Awareness, Ladder Safety Awareness and Scaffolding Awareness for Users. Bidders must be able to deliver face to face training on NAC premises. Please note that bidders will be required to commit to delivering all elements of this framework directly, with no sub-contracting permitted.

Options: The evaluation will be based on face to face delivery of the training at North Ayrshire Council premises. Optional pricing will be requested for face to face training at a bidder organised training centre within North Ayrshire. Optional pricing will not be included within the evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819003
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548410
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£390,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated that this framework will be renewed, with future notices expected Spring 2029.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548410
    NAC/5206 Provision of Health & Safety Training Courses Framework - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver a selection of mandatory health and safety training courses to NAC staff. The framework will comprise of 3 Lots: Lot 1 - IOSH Training Lot 2 - IOSH Construction Training Lot 3 - Health and Safety Training Courses will predominantly be delivered on NAC premises throughout North Ayrshire The framework will be for a period of 4 years. The terms that will apply to this Framework are NAC/5206 Framework Terms and Conditions and NAC Exit Terms and Conditions. NAC/5206 Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Services will apply to call-off contracts.

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