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title: "Provision of Early Years Training Services (Accredited and Non-Accredited) qualifications"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621082"
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buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Early Years Training Services (Accredited and Non-Accredited) qualifications

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621082

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council is planning to procure Early Years Training Services for various qualifications, including both accredited and non-accredited options. This public procurement falls under the 'services' category and will take place mainly within the Aberdeenshire region, specifically targeting early learning and childcare settings. The initiative, valued at approximately £2.36 million, is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 5th June 2020. Interested parties can access further details and necessary documentation from the procurement website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in early childhood education and training services. Companies offering vocational training, professional development courses, or qualifications related to early years practices will find themselves well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations experienced in providing face-to-face training and online learning solutions in childcare qualifications may also benefit from this contract, contributing to the professional development of educators and childcare workers in Aberdeenshire.

## Notice

Delivery of Early Learning & Childcare (ELC)Scottish Vocational (SVQ's) and University/College qualifications. Alongside ELC Core training courses and other relevant professional learning.

### Lot Information

SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 6

Delivery of this work based qualification to those working as support workers in Early Learning & Childcare settings across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers)

SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young people) at SCQF Level 7

Delivery of this work based qualification to those working as practitioners in early learning and childcare settings across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).

SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 9

Delivery of this work based qualification to those working as lead practitioners in early learning and childcare settings across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private or voluntary sector employers).

SVQ in Play Work at SCQF Level 6

Delivery of this work based qualification to those working as support workers in mainly Out of School Care settings across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).

SVQ in Play Work at SCQF Level 7

Delivery of this work based qualification to those working as practitioners in mainly Out of School Care across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).

SVQ in Play Work at SCQF Level 9

Delivery of this work based qualification to those working as lead practitioners/managers in mainly Out of School Care across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).

BA in Childhood Practice (distance learning)

Delivery of degree level qualification to those working in early learning and childcare as practitioners/lead practitioners, managers and senior practitioners in settings across Aberdeenshire (including Local Authority, private and voluntary sector employers)

PDA in Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 9 (taught course)

Delivery of this degree level Professional Development Award in Childhood Practice to those working as lead practitioners and managers in early learning and childcare settings across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers)

'Backfilling' SVQ Units at SCQF Levels 6 & 7

Delivery of additional SVQ units to practitioners, leads and managers working in early learning and childcare settings to enable them to add SCQF credit to that which they already have. To enable them to either undertake the PDA in Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 9 or transfer a different sector award to adapt to working in another sector.

Management & Leadership in Early Learning and Childcare (SQA accredited qualifications)

Delivery of accredited Management and Leadership programmes/qualifications to those working in lead roles in early learning and childcare across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).

Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) Work Based Award

Delivery of Work Based Award for Childminders

Introduction to Child Protection (face to face) training

Delivery of face to face Child Protection training to new employees working in early learning and childcare settings across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector) employers.

Child Protection Refresher Training (face to face and/or online with assessment)

Delivery of refresher child protection training to those working in early learning and childcare already familiar with this subject. As a workshop across Aberdeenshire and/or using an online web based programme with course assessment.

Designated Child Protection Officer Training Course

Delivery of a designated child protection officer course to those in lead/managerial roles in early learning and childcare settings across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers)

Emergency First Aid at Work (paediatric focus) Face to Face and/or Blended Learning Course

Delivery of an Emergency First Aid at Work (paediatric focus) training course using either a face to face or blended learning delivery model to those working in early learning and childcare across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers.. Courses to be delivered mostly in the evening and at weekends, or sometimes school in-service days

Elementary Food Hygiene (REHIS or equivalent) face to face and/or online (with assessment)

Delivery of the full 7 hour Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland Elementary Food Hygiene Training Course (or equivalent). To those support, practitioner and lead/manager staff working in early learning and childcare across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).. Face to face courses are usually delivered over two consecutive evenings and/or on Saturdays. Some school in-services days also.

Food Hygiene Refresher (REHIS or equivalent) face to face and/or online (with assessment)

Delivery of the food hygiene refresher course either Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS)or equivalent, to staff working across Aberdeenshire in early learning and childcare settings

Elementary Prevention & Control of Infection (REHIS) or equivalent face to face and/or online (with assessment)

Delivery of REHIS (or equivalent) Elementary Prevention & Control of Infection training to staff working in early learning and childcare settings across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).. Face to face courses to be delivered over two consecutive evenings or Saturdays. Occasionally on School in-service days

Benefit and Risk Assessment in Early Learning & Childcare (face to face)

Delivery of how to undertake and record benefit and risk assessments, specifically related to working in the early learning and childcare sector across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).. Courses would usually run in one evening and will be school or early years setting based.

Health & Social Care Standards: my life, my support (face to face)

Delivery of a training course on how to understand and put into practice the health and social care standards: my life, my support in relation to the early learning and childcare sector. To staff working across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).. Courses would usually run in an evening or a Saturday morning.

Pre-birth to three:better outcomes for Scotland's Children and Families (understanding guidance and potential practical applications)

Delivery of workshop style training on understanding the guidance, along with possible practical applications in early learning and childcare settings across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).. Courses would usually be delivered in the evening or on a Saturday.

Object Handling (face to face)

Delivery of a workshop style training course covering legislation relating to handling objects/equipment etc., at work, including practical applications of lifting and handling objects in the correct manner.. Usually delivered in an evening

Outdoor Learning & Curriculum for Excellence (face to face)

Delivery of the theoretical and practical applications of outdoor learning for children and young people to early learning and childcare professionals working across Aberdeenshire (including local authority, private and voluntary sector employers).. Usually delivered pin the evening, on a Saturday and sometimes on school in-service days

Outdoor Learning, environments, ecology and engaging children and young people

Delivery of training to practitioners and leads working in early learning and childcare across Aberdeenshire, around introducing and developing outdoor environments and understanding of ecology with children and young people. Will include local authority, private and voluntary sector employers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386914 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jun 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,360,000 |
| 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80562000 - First-aid training services

## Release History

- 20 May 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386914

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386914&idx=1
  26th May 2020 - Request for Information Form. Answers to questions should be added and form signed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386914&idx=2
  26th May 2020 - Request for Information Form. Answers to questions should be added and form signed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386914
  Provision of Early Years Training Services (Accredited and Non-Accredited) qualifications - Delivery of Early Learning & Childcare (ELC)Scottish Vocational (SVQ's) and University/College qualifications. Alongside ELC Core training courses and other relevant professional learning.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621082
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=621082

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