Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Training Services

Aberdeen City Council

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Tender

27 Oct 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is inviting suppliers to join a dynamic purchasing system for a range of training services. The ten areas cover corporate training and development; health and safety; education; social work and care; digital and data; mechanical plant and vehicle use; equipment use; professional roles; trades; and other training. The system is run by Aberdeen City Council and can also be used by Aberdeenshire Council and Highland Council. The services are for public bodies in Aberdeen and the wider council areas; the listed delivery location is Aberdeen. This is a broad route to provide training, rather than a single course or one defined training programme, so suppliers can apply for the area or areas matching their offer.

The buyer invited offers for places on the dynamic purchasing system through a restricted procedure. This is an extension of the original system, which began as a five-year arrangement and is extended by a further year to September 2027. Existing suppliers do not need to apply again; new suppliers may apply. Applications are due by 30 September 2027 at 12:00. The stated maximum value is £14 million. Each lot gives an estimated contract period of 360 days. Suppliers may bid for any number of lots, and variants are not permitted. The stated second stage limits invitations to five candidates. The only published selection criterion is suitability, marked not applicable; the notice says staff names and qualifications must be provided. The invitation date for the second stage is 30 September 2027.

This opportunity suits training providers whose existing services align with one or more of the ten subject areas, from corporate development and professional-role training to safety, education, care, digital skills, equipment, vehicles and trades. It offers a route to provide services to three councils through one system, giving relevant providers access to a varied public-sector training requirement rather than a single course commission. The requirement calls for suppliers to provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to delivery, so businesses should be able to evidence the capability and suitability of their trainers for the areas they pursue. The published selection criterion does not set out further thresholds. Suppliers already on the system can retain their place without reapplying; it is intended for new providers seeking to join.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Training Services

Notice Description

CURRENT DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM SUPPLIERS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. (New suppliers are welcome to apply) This Contract Notice has been published to notify of a further year extension to the original 5 year Dynamic Purchasing System until September 2027. Original description: Aberdeen City Council are inviting suppliers to bid for a place on a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a range of training services over the course of a five year period. A variety of Lots will be available (listed below) and suppliers are encouraged to come forward to gain a place on a Lot pertaining to the services they offer. This DPS is operated by Aberdeen City Council, but will be open for use by Aberdeenshire Council and the Highland Council.