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title: "Associated Trainers dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622321"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "AYRSHIRE COLLEGE"
published: "2020-06-16"
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# Associated Trainers dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: AYRSHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622321

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## Summary

Ayrshire College is initiating a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the delivery of commercial training courses aimed at external clients. The tender, titled "Associated Trainers dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)", is currently in the planning stage and is classified under the education sector. Interested parties should note that a virtual training provider event is scheduled for 16 July 2020, with a deadline for registrations set for 15 July 2020. The procurement process operates electronically and is open throughout its lifecycle for new entrants meeting the specified criteria across various categories, or lots, of training services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and education services, particularly those with expertise in areas such as management, digital skills, health and safety, hospitality, engineering, and personal development. Companies with relevant qualifications and experience in delivering accredited courses would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, which has a budget of £1.5 million. Engaging in this DPS could lead to long-term partnerships with Ayrshire College and expanded visibility within the Scottish training market.

## Notice

Ayrshire College is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Categories (lots) for the delivery of commercial training courses to external clients. Trainers are expected to have relevant qualifications to deliver the courses they bid for. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified for each Category (lot) within this notice. ALL PIN Pre-tender information is for guidance only and may be subject to change prior to the contract notice being issued. There will be a potential training provider event to be held on 16 July. This will be a virtual event and details of how to log in will be issued to all who have registered their interest by 15 July 2020.

### Lot Information

Accredited courses

Lot 1 is for training courses such as (but not limited to) ILM SCQF level 6 Award in Leadership and Management, CMI Leadership and Management to SCQF level 7.

Digital & IT Skills

Lot 2 is for training courses such as (but not limited to) Microsoft Office 365 and apps courses, Microsoft Excel and Word Basic to Advanced levels, Data interpretation, Infographics, Digital marketing, Graphic Design.

Health, Safety & First Aid

Lot 3 is for training courses such as (but not limited to) Emergency First Aid (SQA unit), First Aid at Work, Manual Handling (Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme), REHIS Elementary Health and Safety.

Hospitality

Lot 4 is for courses such as ( but not limited to)REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene. REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene, BIIAB Personal Licence holder and Refresher courses, WorldHost.

Management

Lot 5 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Introduction to Project Management, Management Development programme, Managing and Understanding Organisational Change, Motivation and team building, Business improvement using Process mapping and MS Visio, Leadership development programme for Non-Managers.

People Development

Lot 6 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Negotiation skills, Time Management, Communication skills, Effective meetings, Customer service, Customer complaint handling, Resilience.

Engineering

Lot 7 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Welding - qualified trade, NC/HNC in fab weld, TWI approvals for coded welding/ commercial.

Health, Wellbeing and Care

Lot 8 is for courses such as (but not limited to) Scottish Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health and Wellbeing (SCQF Level 4, SQA Unit), Mental Health and Wellbeing (SCQF Level 5, SQA Unit).

Internal Verifiers

Lot 9 is for internal verifiers for courses/qualifications such as (but not limited to) ILM/CMI, Emergency First Aid, Mental Health and Wellbeing (SQA units).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388450 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | AYRSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA1 3HY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388450

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388450&idx=3
  6th August 2020 - Q & A from potential suppliers virtual event held on 16 July 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388450&idx=2
  17th July 2020 - Procurement Process Presentation from Virtual Event on 16 July 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388450&idx=1
  13th July 2020 - Agenda for virtual event on 16 July at 2pm.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388450
  Associated Trainers dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Ayrshire College is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Categories (lots) for the delivery of commercial training courses to external clients. Trainers are expected to have relevant qualifications to deliver the courses they bid for. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified for each Category (lot) within this notice. ALL PIN Pre-tender information is for guidance only and may be subject to change prior to the contract notice being issued. There will be a potential training provider event to be held on 16 July. This will be a virtual event and details of how to log in will be issued to all who have registered their interest by 15 July 2020.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=622321

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