Award

TQFE Training Cohort AY 2026-27

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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Award

03 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "TQFE Training Cohort AY 2026-27" has been successfully completed by North East Scotland College. This contract involves the provision of TQFE training to college lecturers, focusing on the education industry within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The procedure was conducted using the open procurement method, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. Key dates include the contract award and signing on 3rd February 2026. The process was covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and was classified within the CPV code 80000000, which pertains to education and training services.

This tender presents opportunities for growth in the education sector, particularly for service providers specialising in training and educational services. As the contract was awarded to a large supplier, smaller businesses in the educational training niche might aim to increase their capabilities for future opportunities or seek partnership possibilities with larger institutions. Businesses with the capacity to deliver educational services in the Aberdeen region would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, leveraging the demand for specialised training in higher education institutions. This contract highlights a successful collaboration between public educational institutions, setting a precedent for future procurements in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TQFE Training Cohort AY 2026-27

Notice Description

Award of Contract to provide TQFE training to College lecturers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract to provide TQFE training to College lecturers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822528
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548671
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Mark Davidson
Contact Email
subcontracts@nescol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003305550

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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