--- title: "Request for Information - Health and Safety Training (e-learning)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000575298" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575298" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575298.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575298.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-03-04" --- # Request for Information - Health and Safety Training (e-learning) Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000575298 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575298) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575298.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently in the planning stage for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Health and Safety Training (e-learning), with a total estimated budget of £200,000. This RFI aims to gather indicative costs and learning options for a range of Health and Safety courses, which are expected to commence in Autumn 2019. The anticipated number of employees requiring training is up to 1,400, and service providers are expected to offer downloadable SCORM e-learning packages compatible with the Scottish Government's Learning Management System. The deadline for further notice in relation to this procurement is set for 13 March 2019. This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in e-learning or Health and Safety compliance training, to engage with a major governmental body. Companies capable of developing and delivering SCORM-compliant online training modules would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the latest legislative standards and have experience in training delivery to large organisations will be particularly attractive to the Scottish Government as it seeks to enhance the Health and Safety competencies of its workforce. ## Notice This is a Request for Information and is to attain indicative costs and learning options only, this is document does not create, obligate or guarantee a contract or framework agreement. Social Security Scotland (SSS) is currently reviewing Health and Safety needs of the business. SSS requires a Health and Safety provider to offer a range of Health and Safety courses which include but are not limited to: Display Screen Equipment Driver Safety Lone Working/Working Alone Fire Safety ### Lot Information Lot 1 Following devolvement of powers over a range of disability benefits to the Scottish Parliament under the Scotland Act 2016, the Scottish Government is looking to provide support to the development of Scotland's Social Security Agency. Increased employee numbers has raised a need for formal Health and Safety training to be provided. It is expected up to 1400 employees will require training and it is expected training will be provided via SCORM e-learning platforms which will be downloadable to Scottish Government's Learning Management System (LMS). This service will contribute to the design of supporting systems to support Scottish Government in delivering valued services safely. It is anticipated that Health and Safety Training contracts will commence in Autumn 2019 and run continuously for a minimum of 1 year, with the possibility of a contract extension for a further year. (This is only indicative, Scottish Government reserves the right to change or amend the term). This is a Request for Information and is to attain indicative costs and learning options only, this is document does not create, obligate or guarantee a contract or framework agreement. Social Security Scotland (SSS) is currently reviewing Health and Safety needs of the business. SSS requires a Health and Safety provider to offer a range of Health and Safety courses which include but are not limited to: Display Screen Equipment Driver Safety Lone Working/Working Alone Fire Safety Due to the significant number and widespread locations it is expected that the Health and Safety provider will be able to offer the services via downloadable SCORM e-learning packages. SSS wish for the Health and Safety modules to be compatible with the SSD's Learning Management System (LMS). The Health and Safety provider will be responsible for the creation of the modules, ensuring compliance to most recent legislation changes and upcoming changes (changing content when required and advising employees who have passed of any changes to legislation). SSS require the modules to provide certificates to confirm training courses have been undertaken and also a pass score (e.g. 80% ) to be achieved validating the learning outcomes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347150 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48931000 - Training software package - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 80561000 - Health training services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347150 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347150&idx=1 4th March 2019 - RFI Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347150 Request for Information - Health and Safety Training (e-learning) - This is a Request for Information and is to attain indicative costs and learning options only, this is document does not create, obligate or guarantee a contract or framework agreement. Social Security Scotland (SSS) is currently reviewing Health and Safety needs of the business. SSS requires a Health and Safety provider to offer a range of Health and Safety courses which include but are not limited to: Display Screen Equipment Driver Safety Lone Working/Working Alone Fire Safety ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575298 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=575298 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575298. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575298.json.