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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services (Accredited and Core Professional Learning)"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services (Accredited and Core Professional Learning)

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029651

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council is currently seeking bids for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services, with a total contract value of £2.3 million. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is designated as an open tender. The submission deadline is set for 31 March 2021, at 12:00 (British Summer Time), with the contract delivering services primarily in the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire regions. The procurement method involves an open procedure, which allows any interested supplier to submit their bids electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in early childhood education, vocational training, and health and safety certifications. Firms that are accredited by recognised bodies, such as the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) or the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), will find themselves well-positioned to compete for the various lots available. This includes delivering a range of professional learning courses and accredited qualifications essential for workforce development in childcare and early learning.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council require a suite of various Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA)/SSSC accredited and core professional learning courses. Accredited courses at Scottish Qualification Framework Credits (SCQF) levels 6, 7 & 9 including: - Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Social Services (Children and Young People) and Play Work in line with the relevant SQA (or equivalent) guidance for assessment of candidates. - Batchelor of Arts (BA) in Childhood Practice (work based, distance learning) - Professional Development Award (PDA) in Childhood Practice (Level 9 - work based, taught) Core Professional Learning in: - A range of Health and Safety work-based courses where content must be as set down by the appropriate approval/awarding body (for example, Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS). Courses must also include the approving bodies assessment as part of the course where relevant. - Outdoor Learning - both ELC curriculum based, ecology, environment, and engaging children approaches. - A range of professional learning in child protection for different levels of the ELC workforce.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: SQA regulated and SSSC approved work-based/day release awards

Successful tenderers must be able to deliver all courses within this lot: SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) (SSCYP) SCQF Level 6 SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) (SSCYP) SCQF Level 7 SCQF credit 'backfilling' - please provide a price list of typically associated modules of various SCQF levels

Lot 2: Professional development awards

Successful tenderers will be able to deliver the following course: PDA in Childhood Practice

Lot 3: SQA Accredited worked based leadership award

Tenderers must be able to deliver all of the following courses within the lot: SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) (SSCYP) SCQF Level 9 SCQF credit 'backfilling' - please provide a price list of typically associated modules at various SCQF Levels

Lot 4: SQA Accredited work-based awards in Play Work

Successful tenderers must be able to deliver all courses for this particular lot as below: SVQ Playwork SCQF Level 6 SVQ Playwork SCQF Level 7 SVQ Playwork SCQF Level 9

Lot 5: University work-based distance learning degree

Successful tenderers must be able to deliver the following course as part of this lot: BA in Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 9

Lot 9: Outdoor Learning and the ELC curriculum

Successful tenderers must be able to deliver the following course: Course Required: Curriculum Based Outdoor Learning

Lot 10: Non-curriculum based outdoor learning

Successful tenderers must be able to deliver the following courses for this lot: Course Required: Ecology, environment, and engaging children

Lot 11: Core occupational standards and policy/guidance learning

Successful tenderers must be able to deliver the following courses for this lot: Course Required: Health and Social Care Standards: My support, My life Pre-birth to three: Positive outcomes for Scotland's children and families

Lot 6: Core Health and Safety Training

Successful tenderers must be able to deliver all courses within each lot as a minimum: Lot 6: Core Health and Safety Training Courses Required: Elementary Food Hygiene (REHIS or equivalent) Food Hygiene Refresher (REHIS or equivalent) Infection control and Blood Borne Viruses (REHIS or equivalent)

Lot 7: Core Health and Safety Training (with required practical elements)

Lot 7: Core Health and Safety Training (with required practical elements) Courses Required: Emergency First Aid at Work (Paediatric Focus) Object Handling (in an ELC setting) Benefit/Risk Assessment (in ELC)

Lot 8: Core Child Protection professional learning

Successful tendered must be able to deliver the following courses, as a minimum, for this lot: Courses Required: Introduction to Child Protection Child protection refresher Designated Child Protection Officer Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003817-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003817-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=645555
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
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