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title: "Professional Learning Services Framework"
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# Professional Learning Services Framework

Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a31d

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## Summary

Stirling Council is conducting a public procurement process through an open procedure to establish the "Professional Learning Services Framework" with the aim of providing high-quality professional learning services, including accredited courses in various sectors such as training services, as indicated by CPV code 80500000. The framework will serve the Schools, Learning and Education Team in the region of Stirling (UKM77), and it includes several lots such as certificated First Aid and Food Hygiene training as well as qualifications meeting the SSSC registration requirements. The tender process commenced with the invitation to tender (ITT) on 7th April 2021, and the tender period ended on 12th May 2021. The anticipated contract start date was set for 18th December 2025, highlighting the long-term engagement and strategic outlook of this initiative. Stirling Council, acting as the buyer, is committed to ensuring community benefits are incorporated into these services, establishing a considerate procurement approach to enhance the local community.

This framework offers a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to secure work with a major regional authority, promoting business growth and increasing market visibility. The inclusion of various lots allows for a wide range of suppliers, from first aid and food safety training providers to institutions capable of delivering childcare qualifications compliant with national standards. SME suppliers, especially those with accreditations from bodies like the SQA or the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland, are well-positioned to participate and compete due to the focus on local delivery and online adaptability. This framework represents a significant commercial opportunity for businesses to expand their client base within the public sector, reinforce community relations, and broaden their service offerings in response to public needs and standards.

## Notice

Stirling Council is seeking to award a framework for the provision of high quality professional learning, including formal qualifications, certificated courses and other evidence based learning.

### Lot Information

Delivery of required qualifications to meet SSSC registration

Stirling Council are seeking providers who can deliver SCQF Childhood Practice qualifications, which meet SSSC registration requirements for support workers, practitioners and managers. The following requirements are deemed mandatory. N.B. Tenderers may be deemed as non-compliant if your company cannot provide the requirements as stated below. The provider must be able deliver courses which meet the SSSC registration requirement for Support Workers, Practitioners and Managers working in Day Care of Children Services; Suppliers must be able to provide at least 2 of the following courses in order to tender for this lot of the framework, however if suppliers are unable to a price for any of these courses then the highest price submitted by the other tenderers will be used for evaluation purposes. Courses should include 2 or more of the following courses; SVQ II Social Services Children and Young People SVQ III Social Services Children and Young People PDA Level 8 Childhood Practice PDA Level 9 Childhood Practice HND Childhood Practice The provider may in addition provide any other relevant qualification accepted by the SSSC; The provider shall also provide part qualifications, for example, individual modules required on a request and / or top-up basis; The provider shall deliver these courses on a part-time and evening basis, within Stirling locality, or via online platform or blended learning; The provider shall be Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) approved. The provider shall be registered with the Students Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS); The provider shall provide training which meets requirements of the Blueprint for 2020: The Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland: National Standards (Scottish Government, 2018); Providers offering training for Managers / Lead Practitioners must be approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and fully comply with the Standard for Childhood Practice. Deliver part/all courses online if required (e.g. COVID-19)

Renewal: It is anticipated that the procurement of the new framework will occur 6 months prior to framework expiry date.

Delivery of relevant early learning and childcare training

We are seeking providers of high quality, face to face and / or online, training to support early learning and childcare (ELC) practitioners to: Increase knowledge of child development theory and early brain development; Develop practical ideas on developing learning through play; Inspire creativity and develop innovative practice; Engage parents in play and learning; Provide high quality outdoor play and learning opportunities; Support children's health and wellbeing, including mental health and growth mindset; Provide effective early maths and literacy experiences; Support children to develop transferable skills; Effectively lead an ELC service. The following requirements are deemed mandatory. N.B. Tenderers may be deemed as non-compliant if your company cannot provide the requirements as stated below. The provider shall deliver flexible and creative professional learning delivered by recognised and qualified providers; who can deliver high quality, innovative professional learning; The provider shall deliver training which is linked to Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition principles, local and national priorities and reflects SSSC professional standards; The provider shall deliver training linked to at least one of the following; Child development theory and early brain development; Learning through play; Creativity; Parental Engagement; Outdoor Play; Health and wellbeing; Maths; Literacy; Leadership. All courses must be suitable for staff working with children under the age of 5 years The provider shall deliver courses in or within travelling distance to Stirling Schools and Nurseries where required; The provider shall deliver training that reflects relevant parts of Education Scotland's national model of professional learning and the key principles and features of effective learning; Deliver part/all courses online if required (e.g. COVID-19)

Renewal: It is anticipated that the procurement of the new framework will occur 6 months prior to framework expiry date.

Delivery of certificated First Aid Training

This service specification is for the provision of First Aid Training that has been commissioned by the Schools, Learning and Education Team to meet essential learning requirements for a diverse workforce. The provider shall deliver certificated First Aid training; course titles are: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) First Aid at Work (FAW) 18 hours First Aid at Work (FAW) requalification 12 hours Paediatric First Aid (or First Aid at Work (FAW) Babies and Children 0-8 years) 12 hours Emergency Paediatric First Aid - 6 hours The following requirements are deemed mandatory. N.B. Tenderers may be deemed as non-compliant if your company cannot provide the requirements as stated below. The provider shall deliver certificated First Aid training, including First Aid at Work and/or Emergency First Aid and/or Paediatric First Aid and/or Emergency Paediatric First Aid. It is preferred that suppliers can provide all courses detailed above if not then suppliers must be able to provide prices for at least 3 courses detailed above. If suppliers are unable to price for any of these courses then the highest price submitted by the other tenderers will be used for evaluation purposes. The Provider must deliver courses in or within travelling distance to Stirling Schools or Nurseries where required. Blended learning opportunities would also be welcomed; The Provider must ensure that the training meets the statutory requirements laid out in the following pieces of legislation: - Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) The Provider must comply with HSE advice and work in compliance with the Assessment Principles for First Aid Qualifications. If suppliers are providing First Aid at Work (FAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW)requalification these courses must be SQA accredited. This does not apply for Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or Emergency Paediatric First Aid. The Provider must use training materials, and teach first aid management of injuries and illness in accordance with current guidelines published by the Resuscitation Council (UK); and - The current edition of the first-aid manual of the Voluntary Aid Societies (St John Ambulance, British Red Cross, St Andrew's First Aid); or - other equivalent published guidelines, provided they are in line with the above or supported by a responsible body of medical opinion. The Provider must ensure that trainer to delegate ratios are in accordance with current guidelines published by the Resuscitation Council (UK); and the current edition of the first-aid manual of the Voluntary Aid Societies (St John Ambulance, British Red Cross, St Andrew's First Aid).

Renewal: It is anticipated that the procurement of the new framework will occur 6 months prior to framework expiry date.

Delivery of certificated Food Hygiene training and Level 2 Food Safety

This service specification is for the provision of Food Hygiene / Safety Training that has been commissioned by the Schools, Learning and Education Team to meet essential learning requirements for a diverse workforce. We are seeking providers who can provide certificated Elementary Food Hygiene(Face to Face or blended); Basic/Introductory Food Hygiene; Intermediate Food Hygiene. Lot 4A - Level 2 Food Safety (Online) The following requirements are deemed mandatory. N.B. Tenderers may be deemed as non-compliant if your company cannot provide the requirements as stated below. Lot 4 - Provide certificated Elementary Food Hygiene, Introductory Food Hygiene and Intermediate Food Hygiene, which enables practitioners to carry out required food handling duties. Lot 4 A- Provide certificated Level 2 Food Safety (online) which enables practitioners to carry out required food handling duties. Elementary Food Hygiene providers should be approved by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS), in line with the REHIS Regulations. Level 2 Food Safety providers should have relevant accreditation / approval, for example, CPD Certified, ROSPA approved, Institute of Hospitality endorsed, EHO approved or equivalent. Deliver courses in or within travelling distance to Stirling Schools or Nurseries where required or online in relation to Lot 4A; Deliver courses at a variety of times suitable to catering, care and schools, learning and education, e.g. morning, afternoon, twilight, evening, full day / half day. Deliver part/all courses online if required (e.g. COVID-19)

Renewal: It is anticipated that the procurement of the new framework will occur 6 months prior to framework expiry date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073901-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If the framework will be required in future, it is anticipated that the procurement of the new framework will occur 6 months prior to framework expiry date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £534,050 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2ET |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling West |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | CATERSAFE FOOD HYGIENE; CHILD CENTRAL TRAINING; CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE; EARLY YEARS SCOTLAND; EDINBURGH COLLEGE; EXPERIENTIAL PLAY; FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE; GREEN CROSS TRAINING; KATE HOOKHAM T/A DO LEARN; LEARNING THROUGH LANDSCAPES TRUST; NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE; SYNERGY TRAINING SERVICES; TRAINING INITIATIVES LTD T/A TIGERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073901-2025
- 9 Dec 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030668-2021
- 7 Apr 2021 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007084-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813246
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00146
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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