---
title: "NSC-0646-25 Provision of First Aid Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069afb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# NSC-0646-25 Provision of First Aid Training

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069afb

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## Summary

North Somerset Council is looking to engage a service provider for the NSC-0646-25 contract, which involves the provision of regulated First Aid Training. This procurement process, under the tender stage, is open to competitive flexible procedures and pertains to the "Health and first-aid training services" industry category. The training will be delivered to both employees and the public across the United Kingdom, starting from 1st September 2026, with an initial term of 36 months, extendable up to 60 months. Potential bidders should note that the inquiry period closes on 18th June 2026 with a bid submission deadline on 29th June 2026.

This significant opportunity, valued at £350,000, offers substantial business growth avenues for companies specialising in accredited training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in first aid education and certification will find this tender particularly conducive, especially those capable of meeting the Council’s criteria including quality, price, and social value contributions. The Council emphasises the importance of courses being regulated by recognised bodies such as Ofqual, providing a competitive landscape for qualified training organisations to expand their portfolio and demonstrate excellence in service delivery.

## Notice

North Somerset Council is seeking a provider to deliver regulated First Aid Training for an initial term of 36 months, extendable up to 60 months subject to annual reviews. The contract will cover a range of accredited training courses delivered annually to both employees and members of the public. These include First Aid at Work, Requalification, Emergency First Aid, Paediatric First Aid, refresher sessions, and a bespoke First Aid for Children and Adults course. All courses must be regulated by recognised awarding bodies (e.g. Ofqual, SQA, or Welsh Government) and, where applicable, provide valid certification.

### Planning Information

email issued to previous bidders and known interested parties. This communication provided advance notice of the Council’s intention to re-tender the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051349-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-08-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 11:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051349-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 11:11 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051328-2026
- 18 May 2026 at 12:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045355-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051349-2026
  1st June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051328-2026
  1st June 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045355-2026
  18th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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