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title: "Training Services for the Engineering Industry"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058682"
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buyer: "FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE"
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# Training Services for the Engineering Industry

Buyer: FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058682

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Training Services for the Engineering Industry" is overseen by Forth Valley College, located at Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under technical training services (CPV: 80531200), falls within the services industry category and was executed through an open procedure. The award and contract stages have been completed, with the contract being signed on 17th November 2025. The training, to be delivered at Forth Valley College's Falkirk campus and at a contractor's chosen premises, is tailored for the APTUS Apprenticeship Programme. Notably, the procurement followed the open procedure method, ensuring transparency and competitive participation, and was covered by the GPA trade agreement.

This tender presents valuable business opportunities particularly for SMEs and businesses specialising in technical and safety training services. With the requirement to deliver specialised engineering courses, including BOSIET and gas safety certifications, companies with expertise in industry-specific training and a strong focus on health, safety, and community benefits would be particularly well-positioned. The awarded contract to RelyOn Glasgow underscores the potential for growth within the sector, as successful bidders will need to align with the authority's requirements in terms of quality training delivery, responsible procurement practices, and data protection standards.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of training courses for the engineering industry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College, as an ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) accredited training provider, requires to appoint an external training provider to deliver training courses for apprentices taking part in the APTUS Apprenticeship Programme, including a medical examination (drug and alcohol screening, fit to train, shoulder measurement), accommodation and meals. Courses for other candidates not part of the APTUS programme may also be required. The courses to be delivered are: - BOSIET, CA-EBS, MIST including OGUK Medical - to be delivered within premises organised by the Contractor. - Task Based Risk Assessment, Manual Handling Awareness and Authorised Gas Tester Level 3 - to be delivered within Forth Valley College's Falkirk Campus.

Options: The Contractor may be required to provide training services for additional groups outside of the ECITB APTUS programme.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 3 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078031-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £202,172 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 9AD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RELYON GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078031-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048170-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806568
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00451

## Provenance

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