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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System For Learning & Development"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000619822"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-07-30"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System For Learning & Development

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619822

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## Summary

Fife Council is in the planning stage of establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Learning and Development, with a total value of £8,500,000. The procurement process aims to enhance workforce training and development opportunities within Fife, UK, through mini-competitions under the DPS framework. Key dates include the future notice date set for 17th August 2020, and the DPS is designed to replace the previous Open Learning & Development framework, which was managed by Edinburgh City Council.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for training and development providers, particularly those specialising in areas such as administration, community safety, health and social care, and information technology. Businesses that offer innovative training solutions can position themselves favourably within this procurement, especially those capable of delivering tailored training modules across a variety of sectors. Given the emphasis on quality alongside pricing in the evaluation criteria, suppliers focusing on high-quality service delivery will find themselves well-suited to compete.

## Notice

Fife Council is seeking to establish Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of training and development, as learning & development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competitions under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council)

### Lot Information

Administration and Business Support

Fife Council is seeking to establish Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots, and lot 1 will cover all Administration and Business Support (including) Customer Service training and courses. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The contracts duration vary on the need and requirements. See the DPS documents.

Renewal: This is a DPS and renewals is depend on the nature of the contract at the stage of review

Health and Safety

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a minicompetition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 8 will cover all Health and Safety training and courses. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of contracts vary on the requirements

Renewal: It depends on the contract needs and nature.

Community Learning and Development

Fife Council is seeking to establish Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots, and lot 2 will cover all Community Learning and development training and courses. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity. Lot 2 Community Learning and Development. The duartion of contracts vary on need and requirements. See DPS documents

Renewal: It depends on the nature of the requirements as some might require renewal and some don't.

Community Safety and Public Protection

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots and lot 3 will cover all Community Safety and Publication Protection training and courses. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of contracts vary on the need and requirements. See the DPS documents

Renewal: It depends on the contract nature as some of them require renewal and some don't.

Disabilities

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 4 will cover all the disabilities training and courses. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of the contract varies on the need/nature of the requirements

Renewal: It depends on the contract nature as some of them require renewal and some don't.

Driving

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 5 will cover all the driving training and courses such as Young Drivers, Advanced Driving, Minibuses Reversing Assistant and CPC. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of the contract varies on the need/nature of the requirements.

Renewal: It depends on the contract nature as some of them require renewal and some don't.

Health, Social Care and Social Work

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 6 will cover all Health & Social Care such as Early Year &Childcare, Essential Learning for Care, Health & Well being, LAC, Social Care and Social Work training and courses. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of the contract varies on the need/nature of the requirements.

Renewal: It depends on the contract nature as some of them require renewal and some don't.

Finance

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 7 will cover all Finance training and courses. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration varies on the contract needs/nature.

Renewal: It depends on the contract nature as some of them require renewal and some don't.

Housing

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 9 will cover all Housing training and courses. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of the contracts vary on the requirements. See the DPS documents

Renewal: It depend on the contracts need and requirements

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 10 will cover all ICT training and courses. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of contracts vary on the need and requirements

Renewal: It depends on the contracts nature and requirements

Leadership and Management

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 10 will cover all Leadership and Management training and courses such as Coaching and Mentoring, Facilitation,Simulation (role play, practice sessions),Mediation Skills and Business Continuity (including planning and exercises) . There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of the contracts vary on the need and requirements

Renewal: It depends on the contrats need and requirements

Learning and Teaching

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 12 will cover all Learning and Teaching training and courses such as ASL, Learning & Teaching Schools and Teacher CPD. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The lenght of any contract varies on the need and the requirements.

Renewal: It Depends on the contracts need and requirements.

Libraries

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 13 will cover all Libraries training and courses such as ASL, Learning & Teaching Schools and Teacher CPD. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of the contracts vary on the need and requirement.

Renewal: It depends on the contracts need and requirement

Personal Skills Development

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 14 will cover all Personal Skills Development training and courses. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The length of the contracts vary on the need and requirements.

Renewal: It depend on the contract need and requirement

Programme and Change Management

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 15 will cover all Programme and Change Management training and courses such as Project Management and Prince 2. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of the contracts vary on the need and requirments

Renewal: It depends on the contracts need and requirement

Parks & Greenspace, Roads and Transport

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots,and lot 16 will cover all Parks & Greenspace, Roads & Transport training and courses such as Plant, Machinery and Gardening. There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The duration of the contracts vary on the need and requirements, See the DPS documents

Renewal: It depend on the contract need and requirements.

eLearning

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots, and lot 17 will cover all eLearning training and courses . There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The contracts duration vary on the need and requirements. See the DPS documents.

Renewal: It depends on the contracts need and requirements

Further and Higher Education Qualifications

Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training, as Learning & Development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council) This DPS falls under the scope of the new Light Touch Regime referenced within the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The DPS will consist of 18 Lots, and lot 18 will cover all Further and Hogher Education training and courses such as SVQ, HNC, Degrees, Post Graduate Awards . There will be an opportunity at a later date to include additional courses should the Council require more diversity.. The contracts duration vary on the need and requirements. See the DPS documents.

Renewal: It depend on the contracts need and requirements as so some of them require renewal and some don't.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391613 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391613
- 14 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385212

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385212
  DPS FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT - Fife Council is seeking to establish DPS for the supply of training and development, as learning & development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competitions under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391613
  Dynamic Purchasing System For Learning & Development - Fife Council is seeking to establish Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of training and development, as learning & development is critical to ensure our Workforce has the opportunity to train and develop their current knowledge along with the ability to work towards/continue with any work-related qualifications. Fife Council will procure any training via this DPS. Each purchase will be determined by a mini-competitions under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS will replace the current route to market via the Open Learning & Development framework. (owned by Edinburgh City Council)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619822
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/tnd/taskWorkflowList.do?tenderCode=tender_91109&reset=true&_ncp=1595952093405.77438-1

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