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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a public procurement process for health and safety training services, with an award notice dated 27th July 2026. Operating under an open procurement procedure, this contract encompassed both in-house and external training provisions for individuals or groups. The procurement category is services, with training delivered within the region of UKM50. Tillycroy Support Services and Apex Fit Testing Solutions were the awarded suppliers, with the contract valued at £200,000, signed on 22nd July 2026. The procurement planning commenced with a tender issued on 29th May 2026, inviting submissions until 26th June 2026, following which an award decision was made.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those able to deliver comprehensive health and safety programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Tillycroy Support Services and Apex Fit Testing Solutions have proven success in securing such contracts, highlighting a competitive avenue for similar-sized firms. The emphasis on both internal and external training experiences means diverse expertise is valuable, offering growth potential for companies capable of tailoring their services to the University’s specific needs. The open nature of the procurement process further encourages broad participation and potential future partnerships.

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Notice Title

Health & Safety Training - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for provision of a range of Health and Safety training to individuals or groups, which must include the provision for both in-house and external training as previously advertised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for provision of a range of Health and Safety training to individuals or groups, which must include the provision for both in-house and external training as previously advertised.. Estimated value as dependent on number of courses required each year

Options: 3 year initial term with one year optional extension.

Renewal: Optional 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833206
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560980
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
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
AB24 3FX
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
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

APEX FIT TESTING SOLUTIONS

TILLYCROY SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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