--- title: "Forest Operations Technical Training, First Aid Training and Driver Assessment Services Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000531055" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531055" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000531055.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000531055.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND" published: "2019-04-30" --- # Forest Operations Technical Training, First Aid Training and Driver Assessment Services Scotland Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000531055 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531055) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000531055.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Forestry and Land Scotland as the contracting authority, seeking services for "Forest Operations Technical Training, First Aid Training and Driver Assessment Services" across Scotland. This open tender is currently at the Award stage and includes a complete contract value of £581,200. Notable dates include the submission deadline of 30th August 2018 and the signing of contracts in March 2019, with the contract period extending for two years, potentially renewable for additional terms. The services are classified under the main procurement category of services, focusing on industry sectors related to environmental protection and safety training. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focused on safety and operational training within the forestry sector. Companies that have experience in delivering accredited training in areas such as forest operations, first aid, and vehicle assessment services could be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework may also encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, offering tailored services to meet the unique training needs of Forestry Commission staff throughout Scotland. ## Notice The provision of Forest Operations Technical Training, First Aid Training and Driver Assessment Services across all Scotland. ### Lot Information Forest Operations Technical Training The FC intends to award a single supplier to this lot (1) for the delivery of Forest Operations Technical Training and Assessment services for operators,supervisors and managers in the FC to UK industry standard. Incorporating UKWAS standard as appropriate and other relevant standards including FISA and country approved codes of practice (ACoP) Training to be delivered to Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) requirements throughout Scotland by suitably qualified training instructors and assessors for the following; Pesticides: Pesticide Training courses, and Independent Assessment courses carried out to UK forestry industry standards meeting legislative requirements under the Control of Pesticide regulations. Chainsaw & Forest Maintenance Tools: Chainsaw Operations, Pole Powered Pruners, Clearing Saw, Brush Cutter and Trimmer, and Woodchipper Training, Independent Assessment and Refresher courses carried out to UK forestry industry standard meeting legislative requirements. ATV: ATV, Sit-in/Sit-astride, Training, Independent Assessment, and Refresher courses carried out to UK forestry industry standard, meeting legislative requirements. Forest Machinery: Forest Machinery and all associated modules- including excavators, forwarders, harvesters, tractors, Independent Assessment, and refresher courses carried out to UK forestry industry standards, meeting legislative requirements. Training will be delivered on either FC premises or external premises which will be arranged and paid for directly by the FC. Delegates will be identified by the FC and training will be tailored to the needs of the delegate or group of delegates. Training may require to be delivered on a one-to-one basis, or in group settings depending on the type of training or training requirements at that time.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. First Aid & First Aid Refresher Training The requirement is for the delivery of either full or update training in First Aid and First Aid +F (Forestry), delivered to Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW) levels to FC & FES staff throughout Scotland by suitably qualified First Aid Training Instructors. The successful contractor should teach the first-aid management of injuries and illness, in relation to the topics covered in FAW/EFAW training courses, in accordance with: Current guidelines published by the Resuscitation Council (UK); and The current edition of the first-aid manual of the voluntary Aid Societies (St John Ambulance, British Red Cross, St Andrew's First Aid); or Other published guidelines, provided they are in line with the three above or supported by a responsible body of medical opinion. Training will be delivered on either FC premises or external premises which will be arranged and paid for directly by the FC. Delegates will be identified by the FC and training will be tailored to the needs of the delegate or group of delegates. First Aid training will be in a group setting with up to a maximum of 10 delegates depending on training requirements at that time.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. Driver Assessment Services The requirement is for the provision of a Driver Assessment service to Forestry Commission (FC) & Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) staff throughout Scotland to be delivered by Driving & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors (ADI). Delegates will be identified by the FC and assessment will be tailored to the needs of the delegate. All vehicles required for assessments will be provided by the FC. We would try where at all possible to ensure that the participants undergo the practical driving assessment in the vehicle or type of vehicle that they most regularly drive. The Forestry Commission is a government agency and is self- insured. Forestry Commission vehicles are exempt from road tax. Each of the following elements must be included within each Driver assessment course as a minimum. The courses should be delivered in half day sessions for each participant and are to be delivered in our offices and the surrounding areas. Rooms will be made available for the office based part of each course. Assessments should be delivered on a one-to-one basis. Each assessment session for an individual candidate should consist of the following Short office based presentation on theory by the trainer prior the in-car assessment. One to one Driver assessment and coaching, for each participant. This will include an assessment on each participant and an assessment of the participant's vehicle condition. There will be a practical assessment carried out on a range of roads to assess driver competency. This will be followed by a coaching and feedback session on the participant's performance. We expect the one to one session to last half a day and include up to 1.5 hours of driving. The detailed structure may vary for each participant depending on their competence and assessment needs. Staff and vehicles are predominantly based at our district offices within each Forest District. In the main we would expect assessments to be based from there; however there may on occasion be a requirement to deliver assessment at some of our more remote offices or outstations.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, plus 2x12 month optional extension periods. The uptake of these optional extension periods will be at the sole discretion of the FC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352864 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 30 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | March 2022 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £581,200 | | Lots value | £581,200 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £581,200 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND | | Additional buyers | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 7AT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | FIRST AID TRAINING CO-OPERATIVE; GALLOGLAS SECURITY & LOGISTICS; TKF TRAINING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80411000 - Driving-school services - 80411200 - Driving lessons - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80562000 - First-aid training services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352864 - 26 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326286 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326286 Forest Operations Technical Training, First Aid Training and Driver Assessment Services Scotland - The provision of Forest Operations Technical Training, First Aid Training and Driver Assessment Services across all Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352864 Forest Operations Technical Training, First Aid Training and Driver Assessment Services Scotland - The provision of Forest Operations Technical Training, First Aid Training and Driver Assessment Services across all Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/ - http://www.forestry.gov.uk/ - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531055 - 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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