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08 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife College has initiated a public procurement process for providing First Aid Training services, situated in Dunfermline, region UKM72. The tender is being managed through an open procedure, with proposals to be submitted electronically. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 24th August 2026 at 12:00 PM and the award decisions to commence on the same day at 2:00 PM. This opportunity belongs to the Education category within the services procurement sector, specifically classified under the CPV code 80500000. The total estimated contract value is £25,000 GBP, encompassing an initial contract period with an option for two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with a focus on education and compliance with safety standards. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive first aid training programmes would find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. The requirement for electronic submissions and the integration of electronic invoicing offer potential efficiency gains for capable providers. Businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the public sector and establish long-term partnerships through potential contract renewals should consider bidding for this contract. The contract's regional focus could be especially advantageous for firms already operating in or near Dunfermline, UKM72.

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Notice Title

First Aid Training

Notice Description

First Aid Training

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement of First Aid Training for Fife College.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836968
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559761
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
24/08/2031

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY11 8SJ
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Dunfermline Central
Westminster Constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar

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