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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d68"
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published: "2026-02-26"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d68

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council is seeking services through a tender for the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at providing Foundation Apprenticeships. This procurement falls under the secondary education services industry category, specifically targeting vocational secondary education services. The procurement process is in the tender stage and must be concluded by 30th March 2026. Located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom (region UKM50), the DPS is divided into three lots, including Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships and Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships. The procurement uses a selective method under the restricted procedure, with electronic submissions being the preferred mode. Community benefits are a requirement, providing an added social value component to the contract.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in education services, particularly those offering vocational training or apprenticeship programmes. Companies capable of delivering high-quality vocational training in the specified apprenticeship levels stand to benefit significantly by participating. This opportunity is ideal for organisations that can provide robust educational frameworks over an extended contract period of 1800 days and welcome the chance for business expansion within the educational sector. The procurement process invites dynamic participation, enabling vendors to align with the strategic objectives of Aberdeenshire Council while also supporting community benefits, thus fostering business growth alongside social advantage.

## Notice

Dynamic Purchasing System (PDS)for the Provision of Foundation Apprenticeships for Aberdeenshire Council. The DPS is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 2 Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships Lot 3 Any other related projects

### Lot Information

Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships

Lot 1 - Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships. Additional information: See documentation for further information.

Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships

Lot 2 - Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships

Any other related projects

Lot 3 - Any other related projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017516-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017516-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824822
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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