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Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife College is inviting tenders for the provision of Civil Engineering Associate Trainers to deliver and develop high-quality training for Civil/Structural Engineering courses to external clients. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure under the services category. The submission deadline is set for 21st August 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the evaluation of bids commencing immediately thereafter. Fife College is located in Dunfermline, UK, and interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders electronically through the provided online portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for qualified civil engineering firms or individuals looking to expand their training services portfolio, particularly in the educational sector. Eligible contenders should possess a minimum of five years of practical experience in site engineering within the construction sector, and hold relevant teaching qualifications. Businesses specialising in training and development, especially those with capabilities in civil or structural engineering education at degree level, would be ideal candidates to participate in this process. With a contract value of GBP 150,000, and the opportunity for two potential extensions, this tender offers a substantial avenue for business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Civil Engineering Associate Trainers

Notice Description

1.1 The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Civil Engineering Associate Trainers. A maximum of 3 Associate Trainers will be appointed to deliver and develop high quality training for Civil/Structural Engineering courses and assessments to external clients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for Civil Engineering Associate Trainers. A maximum of 3 Associate Trainers will be appointed to deliver and develop high quality training for Civil/Structural Engineering courses and assessments to external clients.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560717
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

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20265 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
FIFE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY11 8DY
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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