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title: "Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils"
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# Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a25d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of First Aid Training services has been collaboratively initiated by North, East, and South Ayrshire Councils. The process is currently at the award stage, and the contract was signed on 10th February 2026. The service, classified under CPV code 80560000, involves local face-to-face and online training sessions located in Ayrshire for council staff and is executed through an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Notably, this contract, valued at £226,390, spans three years with a potential 24-month extension. It requires bidders to hold ISO certifications and accommodate a blended learning approach utilising platforms like Microsoft Teams.

This tender presents notable potential for business growth, especially for training organisations specialised in health and first-aid services. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-quality training and holding relevant certifications, including UKAS accreditation for ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, are well-suited to compete. The expansive contract term offers sustainable engagement opportunities, with emphasis on substantial pricing elements and flexibility in service delivery, fostering the inclusion of SMEs and the utilisation of technology-enhanced learning methods.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the provision of first aid training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the first aid training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the collaborative partners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the provision of first aid training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the first aid training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the collaborative partners. The service provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children (Paediatric First Aid) South Ayrshire Council also have a requirement for Activity First Aid however, as this is not required by all Councils, this has been included as an optional rather than a mandatory requirement. As this is an optional service this will not be included in the commercial evaluation. Face-to-face training courses will be delivered locally in each of the 3 Council areas. The service provider must be capable of providing a blended approach to learning and assessment, with virtual learning available for theory and face to face training for practical and assessment elements. The service provider must be capable of delivering this via Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business or any other Council approved platform. The conditions of contract will be NAC Terms and Conditions 2 (NAC TC2) Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of Services & NAC Exit Terms and Conditions. The contract term will be 3 years plus an option to extend by 24 months. The regulations that apply to this contract are The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015,

Renewal: Contract to be renewed upon completion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012220-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Further noticed to be published after expiry of this tender. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £305,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £226,390 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST STOP SAFETY TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012220-2026
- 25 Sep 2025 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059808-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809682
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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