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title: "Award of 701_0547 Provision of Assessments for MPQC Diplomas in Quarry SHE Levels 4 and 6 - Centr..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000598968"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-10-22"
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# Award of 701_0547 Provision of Assessments for MPQC Diplomas in Quarry SHE Levels 4 and 6 - Centr...

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000598968

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Forestry and Land Scotland, based in Inverness, for the project titled "Award of 701_0547 Provision of Assessments for MPQC Diplomas in Quarry SHE Levels 4 and 6". This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically relating to vocational qualifications for managing extractive sites in forestry settings. The tender period commenced on 28 October 2019 and concluded on 31 October 2021. The procurement process used was tendering, and the award was confirmed on 22 October 2019, with a contract value of £11,700.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training and safety assessments, particularly within the extractive and civil engineering sectors. Companies that provide qualifications related to quarry safety, as well as those with expertise in managing training for operational safety in forestry and extractive industries, would be ideally positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process may help expand their service offerings and enhance their visibility within the public sector framework.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) operate their own extractives sites within the forests in order to provide rock to deliver the construction and maintenance of the forest road network and associated infrastructure. These extractive sites are managed by the Regional Civil Engineering teams. Sites are only operated on a project by project basis and may be left unworked for many years depending on work programmes.When sites are worked, it is carried out by Contractors and FLS do not have a full time presence on site.Some Regions carry out Blasting Operations in house however other Regions full contract out the Drill and Blast operations. The South Region own and operate their own Drill Rig.Due to turnover in staff, there is a requirement for vocational qualifications in order for Regional teams to safely manage the extractive sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369782 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | MORAY COUNCIL; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | A MACKAY FORESTRY; AIRD GEOMATICS; ASA RECRUITMENT; BROWNRIGGS; DAVID NARRO ASSOCIATES; ENGIE; GP PLANTSCAPE; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HAWTHORNE BOYLE; JABEZ SAFETY SOLUTIONS; LEVENSEAT; LORIEN RESOURCING; PERTEMPS; R. SLEIGH LANDSCAPES; SAC COMMERCIAL; VENESKY BROWN; W A FAIRHURST & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2019 at 16:33 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369782

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://forestry.gov.scot

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