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title: "Moving & Handling Training for Students"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577009"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-08-19"
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# Moving & Handling Training for Students

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577009

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## Summary

The University of the West of Scotland is conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "Moving & Handling Training for Students". This service falls under the education sector and primarily targets locations in Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, and Lanarkshire within the UK. Currently, the procurement process is at the Award stage, with contracts actively signed on 5th July 2019. The end date for submissions was 19th April 2019, following an open procurement method, allowing for broad competition through the open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training and education, particularly those providing services related to manual handling and health and safety training. Companies like PhysiCare Ltd have already engaged in this sector, showcasing potential for others with similar offerings to vie for future contracts. The emphasis on community benefits may also appeal to SMEs and suppliers who focus on recruitment opportunities and educational engagement, creating avenues for business growth and collaboration with academic institutions.

## Notice

UWS requires Moving & Handing Training for our first year nursing students to the total level and standard expected by The Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme. Additional training update for second and third year students to top up their initial training to the level and standard expected by the Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme.

### Lot Information

Moving & Handling Training - Paisley Campus

Moving & Handling Training for 1st year nursing students and update training for second and third year nursing students to standard of Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme.

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions

Moving & Handing Training - Ayr Campus

Moving & Handling Training for 1st year nursing students and update training for 2nd and 3rd year nursing students to the level and standard expected by the Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme,

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions

Moving & Handling Training - Lanarkshire Campus

Moving & handling training for 1st year nursing students and update training for 2nd and 3rd year nursing students to the level and standard expected by the Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme.

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions

Moving & Handling Training - Dumfries Campus

Moving and handling training for 1st year nursing students and update training for 2nd and 3rd year nursing students to the level and standard expected by the Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme.

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363780 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | April 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £320,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 2BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley Northwest |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway, TLM94 South Ayrshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHYSICARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363780
- 11 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348268

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348268
  Moving & Handling Training for Students - UWS requires Moving & Handing Training for our first year nursing students to the total level and standard expected by The Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme. Additional training update for second and third year students to top up their initial training to the level and standard expected by the Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363780
  Moving & Handling Training for Students - UWS requires Moving & Handing Training for our first year nursing students to the total level and standard expected by The Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme. Additional training update for second and third year students to top up their initial training to the level and standard expected by the Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.uws.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577009
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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