Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships". The tender, currently in the active procurement stage, focuses on general public services within the region UKM50. This initiative seeks to acquire services through a selective method, specifically employing a restricted procedure. Key dates for business participation include a tender period ending on 30th March 2026, with electronic submissions expected via Public Tenders Scotland. The tender covers three lots: Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships, Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships, and additional related projects. More details can be accessed through Aberdeenshire Council's procurement contact points.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in educational apprenticeships and training services. Companies experienced in delivering educational programmes that align with foundation apprenticeship qualifications will find this tender beneficial for expanding their operations in the Aberdeenshire region. Suitable businesses may include training providers capable of delivering Level 4, 5, and 6 apprenticeships or entities involved in educational projects. With the procurement offering up to three lots per supplier, qualified bidders have the potential to strengthen their market presence and contribute to local community benefits. For businesses that meet the required standards, competing in this procurement process could result in long-term contractual engagements spanning 1800 days for each lot.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System (PDS)for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council. The DPS is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 2 Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 3 Any other related projects

Lot Information

Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships

Lot 1 - Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships.. See documentation for further information.

Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships

Lot 2 - Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships

Any other related projects

Lot 3 - Any other related projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824822
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550508
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
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
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550508
    Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council - Dynamic Purchasing System (PDS)for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council. The DPS is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 2 Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 3 Any other related projects

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824822-2026-02-26T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2026-02-26T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824822",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-53",
            "name": "Aberdeenshire Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Aberdeenshire Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Woodhill House, Westburn Road",
                "locality": "Aberdeen",
                "region": "UKM50",
                "postalCode": "AB16 5GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1467539600",
                "url": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-54",
            "name": "Aberdeen Sheriff Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Aberdeen Sheriff Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "53 Castle St.",
                "locality": "Aberdeen",
                "postalCode": "AB16 5GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "Aberdeenshire Council",
        "id": "org-53"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CRN00043295",
        "title": "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council",
        "description": "Dynamic Purchasing System (PDS)for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council. The DPS is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 2 Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 3 Any other related projects",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "80212000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM50"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "80212000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM50"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "2"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "80212000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM50"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "3"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-30T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "FEB550508",
                "documentType": "contractNotice",
                "title": "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council",
                "description": "Dynamic Purchasing System (PDS)for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council. The DPS is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 2 Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 3 Any other related projects",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550508",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships",
                "description": "Lot 1 - Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships.. See documentation for further information.",
                "status": "active",
                "hasOptions": false,
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 5
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1800
                },
                "hasRenewal": false
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "title": "Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships",
                "description": "Lot 2 - Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships",
                "status": "active",
                "hasOptions": false,
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 5
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1800
                },
                "hasRenewal": false
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "title": "Any other related projects",
                "description": "Lot 3 - Any other related projects",
                "status": "active",
                "hasOptions": false,
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 5
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1800
                },
                "hasRenewal": false
            }
        ],
        "lotDetails": {
            "maximumLotsBidPerSupplier": 3
        },
        "participationFees": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "type": [
                    "document"
                ]
            }
        ],
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "secondStage": {
            "invitationDate": "2026-03-30T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "techniques": {
            "hasDynamicPurchasingSystem": true
        },
        "classification": {
            "id": "80200000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 31281. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As per documentation on PCST. (SC Ref:824822)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824822"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice"
}