--- title: "Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000785462" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785462" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785462.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785462.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND" published: "2025-01-29" --- # Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland Buyer: WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785462 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785462) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785462.json) ## Summary West College Scotland is in the planning stage of executing a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland." The procurement pertains to the education sector and aims to enlist Associate Trainer services that will support the commercial courses offered by the college to external organisations and individuals. This initiative includes a variety of training courses covering sectors such as health & safety, advanced manufacturing, digital skills, data science, AI, machine learning, software, cyber security, and life sciences, among others. The training sessions will be conducted at various West College campuses located in Paisley, Clydebank, and Greenock, with the inclusion of online and blended learning anticipated. Interested parties must register their interest by 5th March 2025, with the award period expected to commence on 30th June 2025. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in various training and educational services to expand their reach and establish long-term cooperation with a reputable educational institution. Companies proficient in management training, wellbeing programs, digital and green skills, software development, and cyber security will find this framework particularly beneficial. The procurement method focuses on electronic submissions, requiring businesses to demonstrate their suitability through appropriate qualifications, insurance levels, and experience examples. With a maximum of 30 participants expected, this framework will enable selected businesses to contribute to the delivery of high-quality training services, ultimately facilitating business growth through a steady influx of educational service contracts. ## Notice This requirement is for the provision of Associate Trainer services to West College Scotland. This requirement will support the College to enable full delivery of the Commercial courses offered to external organisations and individuals. It is anticipated that the scope of the training required under the framework agreement will include, but is not limited to the Lots detailed in the Notice below. The courses will require to be delivered at the West College Campuses which are located below; - Paisley Campus (Renfrew Road Paisley, PA3 4DR) - Clydebank Campus (Queens Quay, Glasgow G81 1BF) - Greenock Campus (Finnart Street, Greenock, PA16 8HF) - Waterfront Campus (Customhouse Way, Greenock, PA15 1EN) Online courses and blending learning are also anticipated to be required. ### Lot Information Non-Accredited Management training Provision of Non-Accredited Management training courses to West College campuses. Accredited Management training Provision of Accredited Management training courses to West College campuses. Wellbeing training Provision of Wellbeing training courses to West College campuses. Digital Skills training Provision of Digital Skills training courses to West College campuses. Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training Provision of Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training courses to West College campuses. Advanced Manufacturing training Provision of Advanced Manufacturing courses to West College campuses. Software & Cyber Security training Provision of Software & Cyber Security training courses to West College campuses. Life Sciences training Provision of Life sciences training courses to West College campuses. Health & Safety and First Aid training Provision of Health & Safety and First Aid training courses to West College campuses. Green Skills training Provision of Green Skills learning courses to West College campuses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522799 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 29 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 6 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA3 4DR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Renfrew South and Gallowhill | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire North | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80532000 - Management training services - 80533100 - Computer training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services - 80561000 - Health training services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522799 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522799&idx=2 18th February 2025 - Associate Trainers PIN Response Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522799&idx=1 29th January 2025 - PIN QUESTIONS - PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522799 Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland - This requirement is for the provision of Associate Trainer services to West College Scotland. This requirement will support the College to enable full delivery of the Commercial courses offered to external organisations and individuals. It is anticipated that the scope of the training required under the framework agreement will include, but is not limited to the Lots detailed in the Notice below. The courses will require to be delivered at the West College Campuses which are located below; - Paisley Campus (Renfrew Road Paisley, PA3 4DR) - Clydebank Campus (Queens Quay, Glasgow G81 1BF) - Greenock Campus (Finnart Street, Greenock, PA16 8HF) - Waterfront Campus (Customhouse Way, Greenock, PA15 1EN) Online courses and blending learning are also anticipated to be required. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=785462 - http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785462 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785462. 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