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title: "Moving and Handling of People Training"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611127"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000611127.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-20"
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# Moving and Handling of People Training

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611127

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Scottish Borders Council, seeks to engage a training organisation for the "Moving and Handling of People Training" project, classified under the services industry category. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the latest status update dating back to March 27, 2020. The total value of the contract is £46,740, and training services are to be delivered at various locations across the Scottish Borders, with electronic submission of bids required. The procurement follows an open method, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for training organisations, particularly those specialising in healthcare and public service training. Businesses able to demonstrate expertise in providing accredited training services, especially those with qualified instructors in the field of moving and handling training, could effectively compete for this contract. The potential for a subsequent contract renewal after three years further enhances the attractiveness of this opportunity for businesses looking to establish a long-term engagement with the Scottish Borders Council.

## Notice

Scottish Borders Council is looking to engage the services of a training organisation to deliver this in accordance with the Passport Scheme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking to contract with a supplier who can deliver Moving and Handling of People training for SB Cares staff throughout the Scottish Borders Local Authority area by suitably qualified Moving and Handling of People Instructors.

Renewal: The contract will have a 12 month renewal option at the end of the 3 year contract. The value of the business being advertised at one hundred and eighty thousand pounds is the aggregated value over the four year duration of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385369 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,740 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST RESPONSE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385369
- 11 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380323

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380323
  Moving and Handling of People Training - Scottish Borders Council is looking to engage the services of a training organisation to deliver this in accordance with the Passport Scheme.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385369
  Moving and Handling of People Training - Scottish Borders Council is looking to engage the services of a training organisation to deliver this in accordance with the Passport Scheme.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611127
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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