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title: "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0556ff"
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buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# External Training and Workforce Skills Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0556ff

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council has completed the re-opening of an existing "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework". This framework, initiated on 1st April 2024, will continue for approximately 30 months. It accommodates training services under the industry category of CPV 80500000 and covers two main lots: "External Training" and "Workforce Skills". The procurement stage is now at the award and contract level, with contracts signed on 7th October 2025. Located in Kilmarnock, UKM93, this framework falls under the Light Touch Regime, allowing new entrants once per annum via an open procedure method. Existing suppliers on the framework were previously informed in March and June 2024, and the process was facilitated through PCS-Tender.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs in the training services sector. With a total contract value of £1,800,000 for each lot, SMEs that specialise in areas such as specialist training, vocational, industrial, and technical training, can greatly benefit. Additionally, companies focused on computer, safety, and personal development training can tap into the demand outlined in East Ayrshire Works' requirements. The framework supports diverse participation, inviting SMEs and fostering regional training initiatives, thus providing a strategic platform for both established and new entrants to expand and consolidate their training solutions within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. Existing providers were notified in March and June of 2024. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service.

### Lot Information

External Training

The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This framework will be an open framework under the parameters of Light Touch Regime and will be open to new entrants up to once per annum.

Workforce Skills

The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This will be an open framework under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and be open to new entrants once per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004471-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BSM TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY; ENABLE SCOTLAND; GENIUS PEOPLE; LUDDON CONSTRUCTION; MINI FIRST AID AYRSHIRE, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY; NEXT GENERATION TRAINING; REWARDS TRAINING RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE; TICKETY BOO TRAINING; VERG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
- 80533100 - Computer training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
- 80562000 - First-aid training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004471-2026
- 1 Jul 2025 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036524-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803164
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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