--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers 2025" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791909" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791909" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791909.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791909.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE" published: "2025-04-24" --- # Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers 2025 Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791909 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791909) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791909.json) ## Summary North East Scotland College, located in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for the "Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers 2025". This open procedure focused on securing services in the education industry within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The key procurement stages included a tender announcement on 28 February 2025, with submissions ending on 1 April 2025. The procurement aimed to establish a network of associate trainers for various training courses, resulting in contracts signed on 22 April 2025. These contracts, each valued at £1,000, cover areas such as Project Management, Leadership Skills, Employee Skills, and numerous other training programmes. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and large organisations, particularly those specialising in educational services and skills development. Companies offering training in diverse sectors such as digital skills, first aid, and mental health stand to benefit from engaging in this framework. With a total estimated value of £50,000 and including renewal options, this framework not only promises steady work over several years but also allows businesses to showcase their expertise across different training categories, thereby broadening their service offering and enhancing their market presence. ## Notice Award of network of Associate Trainers for course provision at North East Scotland College, as per requirements stated in the Invitation to Tender document ### Lot Information Project Management Award of training courses/programmes relating to Project Management, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Employee Skills Award of training courses/programmes relating to Employee Skills, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Leadership Skills Award of training courses/programmes relating to Leadership Skills, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Wellbeing Award of training courses/programmes relating to Wellbeing, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Quality & Continuous Improvement Award of training courses/programmes relating to Quality & Continuous Improvement, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Digital Skills Award of training courses/programmes relating to Digital Skills, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions First Aid Award of training courses/programmes relating to First Aid, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Communication Skills Award of training courses/programmes relating to Communication Skills, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award of training courses/programmes relating to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Mental Health Award of training courses/programmes relating to Mental Health, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Data Protection Award of training courses/programmes relating to Data Protection, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Human Resource Skills Award of training courses/programmes relating to Human Resource Skills, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Electrical Training Award of training courses/programmes relating to Electrical Training, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions Construction Skills Award of training courses/programmes relating to Construction Skills, as set out in the tender documentation Renewal: Three optional 12-month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528857 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 | 18 | | Supplier names | ABACUS COACHING; ARENA HR; DIGITAL BRICKS LEARNING; GARS SOLUTIONS; GSR TRAINING; HAPPYLIEUYA COACHING; HORIZONS (ORD; MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING (SCOTLAND; MERGED EDUCATION; MIDASWORKS; MRS; ORGANISATIONAL & COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT; PERTH INNOVATION; QUO SOLVIS; SUCCESSFUL LEARNING SOLUTIONS; THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY; TICKETY BOO TRAINING; TRIPLE S - SAFETY SYSTEMS SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528857 - 28 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524881 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524881&idx=1 28th February 2025 - Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524881&idx=2 28th February 2025 - Appendix A - Commercial Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524881&idx=3 28th February 2025 - Appendix B - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524881 Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers 2025 - Procurement procedure to establish a network of Associate Trainers for course provision at North East Scotland College, as per requirements stated in the Invitation to Tender document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528857 Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers 2025 - Award of network of Associate Trainers for course provision at North East Scotland College, as per requirements stated in the Invitation to Tender document ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nescol.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791909 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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