---
title: "Provision of First Aid Training for Shetland Islands Council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000679382"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-06"
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# Provision of First Aid Training for Shetland Islands Council

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000679382

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of First Aid Training for Shetland Islands Council". This contract, categorized under general public services, involves the delivery of accredited blended First Aid training, combining Emergency and Paediatric First Aid, specifically for the council employees. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and governed by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The training sessions will be held in the Shetland Islands, with key contract processes completed by 7th March 2022.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in first aid training, particularly those capable of delivering blended learning solutions. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) in the employee training sector could greatly benefit from such contracts due to their focus on specific skill sets and personalized training approaches. Grampian Training Services, an SME based in Aberdeen, secured the contract valued at GBP 70,200, highlighting the potential for similar small and medium enterprises to participate in future tenders and expand their reach within local government contracts.

## Notice

The Contract was for the delivery of accredited blended First Aid training to Shetland Islands Council employees. This would be a combined course which includes Emergency and Paediatric First Aid.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement was a regulated procurement governed by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 ("the Regulations") and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The procedure being followed was an Open Procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521107 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAMPIAN TRAINING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521107
- 21 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438404

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438404&idx=3
  21st January 2022 - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438404&idx=4
  21st January 2022 - Tender Submission Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438404&idx=1
  21st January 2022 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438404&idx=2
  21st January 2022 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438404
  Provision of First Aid Training for Shetland Islands Council - The Contract is for the delivery of accredited blended First Aid training to Shetland Islands Council employees. This will be a combined course which includes Emergency and Paediatric First Aid.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521107
  Provision of First Aid Training for Shetland Islands Council - The Contract was for the delivery of accredited blended First Aid training to Shetland Islands Council employees. This would be a combined course which includes Emergency and Paediatric First Aid.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679382
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court

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