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Provision of First Aid Training Delivery to HES Employees

Historic Environment Scotland

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17 Sep 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is procuring first aid training delivery for its employees. The appointed training provider will deliver training to approximately 150 employees each year, supporting workplace first-aid competence across the organisation. This is a services contract for a specialist training provider rather than the supply of equipment or medical services. Delivery is across Scotland, with the procurement associated with Historic Environment Scotland’s operations and employees. The requirement is classified under CPV 80500000, covering general training services. It may suit organisations that provide accredited first-aid courses, can deliver training at multiple locations, and have the personnel and systems to manage a recurring programme for a substantial public-sector workforce. The contract is being bought by Historic Environment Scotland, a national heritage and conservation organisation based in Edinburgh.

The procurement has reached tender: Historic Environment Scotland invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission via the designated postbox. There is one lot. The bid deadline and public opening are 19 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with evaluation scheduled to start at that time. The initial contract period is 720 days, approximately two years, and may be extended by two further one-year periods. The requirement is recurrent, with a further tender envisaged in 2030 if all extensions are used and the service is still required. Bids must be in English and variants are not allowed. Selection includes financial standing assessed through business credit information or audited accounts, alongside minimum insurance levels. Historic Environment Scotland will assess quality and pricing using the tender schedules.

This opportunity suits established first-aid training providers able to plan and deliver training for around 150 employees each year, potentially across multiple Scottish locations. Suppliers should have suitably qualified trainers, reliable course administration, and enough delivery capacity to support a recurring public-sector programme over an initial two-year period with possible extensions. The buyer will examine financial strength and may request audited accounts or bank details, so bidders should be able to demonstrate stable finances and organisational resilience. Required insurance includes employers’ liability cover of £5 million, public liability cover of £10 million and professional indemnity cover of £5 million. Providers should also be comfortable working to the buyer’s terms, submitting a complete quality and pricing response electronically, and delivering in English without proposing variants or relying on post-award negotiation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of First Aid Training Delivery to HES Employees

Notice Description

HES is looking for a training provider to deliver first aid training for circa 150 employees each year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full contract requirements

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, the contract may be extended for a further two 1 year periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843272
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564738
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used and there is still a requirement for this service then the contract would be up re-tender in 2030.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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