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30 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is initiating a tender process for the "SVQ Training Framework" aimed at staff in the Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. This procurement seeks to establish a multi-service provider framework for SVQ training, encompassing five educational lots including SCQF levels 6 through 10, across the region of Renfrewshire (UKM83). The tender, under an open procedure and categorised under general public services, is currently active with a submission deadline set for 17 July 2026, 12:00 PM. The framework, with a focus on service delivery, is designed to run for 720 days, involving key CPV categories such as 80000000 and 80510000. Interested service providers can submit bids electronically via the designated public sector procurement portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for training service providers, particularly those equipped to deliver accredited SVQ courses. Companies with expertise in health and social care education or those registered as Qualifications Scotland Assessment Centres will find this procurement particularly attractive. With provisions for up to three providers per lot, it allows various businesses to engage in multiple lots, fostering competitive growth within the industry. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits as a part of the bidder's evaluation criteria opens doors for businesses committed to contributing positively to the community as part of their service delivery. This tender promises long-term engagement and potential financial rewards for successful providers who meet the stipulated contract requirements, such as compliance with relevant Scottish legislation and financial stability criteria.

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Notice Title

SVQ Training Framework

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) provides Care at Home Services across the Renfrewshire Council area. Staff working in this area must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Renfrewshire Council (the Council) is seeking is seeking to establish a multi-Service Provider Framework in respect of SVQ Training for Care at Home staff, on behalf of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The Framework will be split into 5 Lots: - Lot 1 - SCQF Level 6 Social Services & Healthcare; - Lot 2 - SCQF Level 7 Social Services & Healthcare; - Lot 3 - SCQF Level 9 Social Services & Healthcare; - Lot 4 - SCQF Level 7 Professional Development Award Health and Social Care Supervision - Lot 5 - SCQF Level 10 Care Services Leadership & Management. Tenderers may apply for one or more of the Lots and the Council invites responses to the Invitation to Tender for a place on this Framework from suitably qualified Service Providers capable of providing these services.

Lot Information

SCQF Level 9 Social Services & Healthcare

Open Tender

SCQF Level 7 Social Services & Healthcare

Open Tender

SCQF Level 6 Social Services & Healthcare

Open Tender

SCQF Level 7 Professional Development Award H&SC Supervision

Open Tender

SCQF Level 10 Care Services Leadership & Management

Open Tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833767
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559057
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80561000 - Health training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 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
RENFREWSHIRE 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
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559057
    SVQ Training Framework - Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) provides Care at Home Services across the Renfrewshire Council area. Staff working in this area must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Renfrewshire Council (the Council) is seeking is seeking to establish a multi-Service Provider Framework in respect of SVQ Training for Care at Home staff, on behalf of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The Framework will be split into 5 Lots: - Lot 1 - SCQF Level 6 Social Services & Healthcare; - Lot 2 - SCQF Level 7 Social Services & Healthcare; - Lot 3 - SCQF Level 9 Social Services & Healthcare; - Lot 4 - SCQF Level 7 Professional Development Award Health and Social Care Supervision - Lot 5 - SCQF Level 10 Care Services Leadership & Management. Tenderers may apply for one or more of the Lots and the Council invites responses to the Invitation to Tender for a place on this Framework from suitably qualified Service Providers capable of providing these services.

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