--- title: "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da65.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-03" --- # External Training and Workforce Skills Framework Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da65.json) ## Summary The East Ayrshire Council has issued a tender for an "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework," targeting the training services industry within the UKM93 region, encompassing Kilmarnock. This procurement process facilitates new entrants into an existing framework as of 3rd August 2026, with submissions due by 7th September 2026. The framework, which began on 1st April 2024, provides services under the main category of training, focusing primarily on external training and workforce skills development. Interested parties can apply through an open procedure managed via the PCS-Tender platform, ensuring compliance with the Light Touch Regime. This opportunity presents significant prospects for training providers, particularly those specialising in vocational and personal development, to engage in public sector projects, thereby expanding their market reach and business scope. Companies offering cutting-edge training programmes tailored to industrial, technical, and specialist requirements will find this tender particularly advantageous. The framework structure, split into two lots, allows suppliers to cater to specific service needs, making it suitable for a wide array of businesses looking to provide comprehensive workforce development solutions in alignment with the requirements of East Ayrshire Works and the Workforce and Future Skills team. ## 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 or November 2025. 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/073382-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 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 | 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 | ## 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 - 3 Aug 2026 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073382-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839145 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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