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title: "Professional Qualifications Framework Agreement"
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# Professional Qualifications Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c8fc

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract under the Professional Qualifications Framework Agreement for the provision of education and training services. This contract focuses on delivering various Modern Apprenticeships and Health and Social Care Qualifications across Edinburgh. The procurement process, completed through an open procedure, was part of a broader framework agreement aimed at creating a robust platform for skill development. The contract awards were made on the 25th and 30th of September, 2025, with active suppliers including several colleges and consultancy firms. This contract, valued at approximately £780,224, confirms the Council's commitment to developing a skilled workforce in the region, covering education and training services primarily in the services category under CPC code 80000000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for training providers with expertise in delivering accredited qualifications. The competitive process underscores the importance of quality and cost-effectiveness, evidenced by the weightage given to quality (30%) and price (70%) in evaluation criteria. Businesses that can offer comprehensive training solutions suitable for Modern Apprenticeships and Health and Social Care sectors will find ample opportunity in this framework. This is especially relevant for organisations capable of delivering high-standard training in strategic locations like Edinburgh, with a potential for expansion through mini-competitions for newly added services or qualifications. This framework sets the stage for long-term engagements, given its framework agreement status and the four-year operational period, enabling businesses to build sustained collaborations within the service domain.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the "Council") has contracted for the provision of various Modern Apprenticeships and Health and Social Care Qualifications The Council appointed a number of Training Providers on the Professional Qualifications Framework.

### Lot Information

Various Modern Apprenticeships

Various Modern Apprenticeship Qualifications including: SCQF 9 Social Services and Healthcare Technical Apprenticeship SCQF 9 Social Services (Children and Young People) Technical Apprenticeship SCQF 5 Business and Administration Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Business and Administration Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 8 Business and Administration Technical Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Procurement Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 7 Management Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 9 Management Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 5 Facilities Services Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Housing Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Digital Marketing Modern Apprenticeship Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional relevant Qualifications or associated services during the lifetime of the framework agreement. These Qualifications or services will be awarded using a Mini-competition against the most suitable Lot.

Trade and Construction Modern Apprenticeships

Trade and Construction Modern Apprenticeships including: SCQF 5 Horticulture Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Horticulture Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Gas Engineering Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 5 Rural Skills Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Rural Skills Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 7 Rural Skills Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 7 Regulatory Services Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 7 Automotive (Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs) Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Painting and Decorating Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Plastering Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 6 Carpentry and Joinery Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 7 Plumbing and Heating Modern Apprenticeship SCQF 5 Construction: Civil Engineering (Roadbuilding and Maintenance) Modern Apprenticeship Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional relevant Qualifications or associated services during the lifetime of the framework agreement. These Qualifications or services will be awarded using a Mini-competition against the most suitable Lot.

Various Scottish Vocational Qualifications

Various Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) including: SCQF 6 GH5Y 22 SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 7 GH60 23: SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 9 GH61 24: SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 7 GH5W 23: SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 9 GH5X 24 SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF 9 GM27 24: SVQ Management SCQF 10 GJ9V 24: SVQ Care Services Leadership and Management (Units H7LG 04 SCDLMCA1 and SCDLMCB1 only) Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional relevant Qualifications or associated services during the lifetime of the framework agreement. These Qualifications or services will be awarded using a Mini-competition against the most suitable Lot.

Higher National Certificate Social Services

This Lot covers the Higher National Certificate Social Services (GK89 15) SCQF level 7. Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional relevant Qualifications or associated services during the lifetime of the framework agreement. These Qualifications or services will be awarded using a Mini-competition against the most suitable Lot.

Professional Development Award Health and Social Care Supervision

This Lot covers the Professional Development Award (PDA) Health and Social Care Supervision (G9AM 47) SCQF 7. Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional relevant Qualifications or associated services during the lifetime of the framework agreement. These Qualifications or services will be awarded using a Mini-competition against the most suitable Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071269-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Early 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,224 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £780,224 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BORDERS COLLEGE; CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE; EDINBURGH COLLEGE; FIFE COLLEGE; GENIUS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS; REWARDS TRAINING RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY; WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE - MAIN CONTACT FOR QQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071269-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026848-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 09:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040710-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798889
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

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