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title: "Associate Trainer Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637393"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE"
published: "2021-04-01"
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# Associate Trainer Framework

Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637393

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## Summary

The North East Scotland College is currently running a tender for the 'Associate Trainer Framework', which focuses on acquiring training services across various subjects, primarily in the education sector. Based in Aberdeen, UK, the procurement process is at the planning stage, with the tender period scheduled to end on 8th January 2021 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of suppliers to submit their bids. Contracts will be awarded subject to demand, with an estimated total value of £350,000 intended for the duration of the framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational and training services, such as SMEs with expertise in digital skills, project management, cybersecurity, and other professional development areas. Providers capable of delivering high-quality, accredited, and non-accredited training would be well-suited for this framework, which is designed to meet the increasing demand for specialised training in the North East of Scotland. This platform affords businesses a chance to grow by partnering with a leading educational institution while enhancing their visibility and credibility through successful contract delivery.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE

### Lot Information

Digital Skills

Non-accredited training on commonly used and industry standard software packages as set out in the accompanying tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Cyber Security

Non-accredited training in Information technology security as set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Microsoft Dynamics

Non-accredited training at various levels in the knowledge and capability in using MS Dynamics as set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Introduction to Project Management

Non-accredited course providing essential tools and techniques for scoping, planning and successfully delivering projects as set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements

Microsoft Project

Non-accredited training at various levels for users of MS Project as set out in the attached tender documentation.

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Mental Health

Accredited and non-accredited training in; - Introduction to Mental Health - Mental Health Tools for Managers - Mental Health First Aid As set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Wellbeing

Non-accredited training in; - Mindfulness for Wellbeing - Stress Management As set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements

Coaching & Mentoring Skills

Non-accredited training in: - Coaching - Mentoring Skills - Train the Trainer As set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Management Skills

Non-accredited training in; - Supervisory management - Managing meetings - Presentation skills - Change management - Leading & Motivating teams - Difficult Conversations - Appraisal handling - Leadership development for non-managers Accredited training in; - ILM or CMI qualifications - Lean Six Sigma As set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Health & Safety and The Environment

IOSH qualifications NEBOSH qualifications As set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements

Data Protection

Non-accredited training for managers on Data Protection as set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements

Communication Skills

Non accredited training on; - Public Speaking - Media Handling - Conflict Management - Negotiation Skills As set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Employee Skills

Non accredited training in; - Note taking during meetings - Time Management - Skills for the interviewee/r - Report Writing As set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements

Finance

Non-accredited training in: - Finance for non-finance managers - Budget management As set out in the attached tender documentation

Renewal: Three further 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411018 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB25 1BN |
| 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 | George St/Harbour |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS COACHING; DAWN HAYES CONSULTANCY; KALOR CONSULTANCY; SUCCESSFUL LEARNING SOLUTIONS; SUPPORTIVE SOLUTIONS; VERTICAL STRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411018
- 30 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401104

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401104&idx=1
  2nd December 2020 - Associate Trainers Framework Tender Documentation including ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401104&idx=2
  2nd December 2020 - Associate Trainers Framework Privacy Notice GDPR
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401104&idx=3
  2nd December 2020 - Associate Trainers Framework GDPR Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401104
  Associate Trainer Framework - The College currently provides a wide range of training, across Scotland, but predominantly in the North East of Scotland. We are seeking to develop an Associate Trainer service provision to meet increased demand with expertise across a range of specialist subject areas. The target audiences will usually be made up of external company employees or representatives of other external organisations. The exact make-up of each course to be provided will be notified to successful contractors. We are therefore seeking tenders from those able to provide the specified Associate Trainer services on a call-off basis subject to demand by the client. Individual call-offs will be agreed with individual Associate Trainers and confirmed in writing and by the issue of a purchase order. Tenderers are required to provide details of their skills, capabilities and proposals for meeting the Statement of Requirements (Section 2) as well as details of their experience and qualifications.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411018
  Associate Trainer Framework - AWARD NOTICE

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nescol.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637393
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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