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title: "Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland"
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# Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland

Buyer: WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793872

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## Summary

West College Scotland has successfully completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement regarding the provision of Associate Trainers. The process, identified by the tender "WCS 20/151," falls under the industry category of education and covers services such as Health & Safety, Accredited Management, and Digital Skills training. The procurement was conducted via a restricted procedure and has now reached the award stage. Key contracting parties are based in locations including Paisley, Clydebank, and Greenock campuses, located in the UKM83 region. The final contracts were signed by 29 August 2025 with a total estimated value of £400,000. Interested businesses had until 9 April 2025 to submit their bids electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the SME sector specialising in various training services. With the awarded lots covering areas such as Data Science, AI, and Software & Cyber Security training, businesses can leverage this framework to deliver customised and in-demand training solutions across diverse disciplines. Enterprises with capabilities in digital transformation and management development will be well-suited to benefit from this procurement. Participation in such government contracts can provide valuable market exposure, continuous work opportunities, and the potential for future collaborations within the education sector in Scotland.

## Notice

The College is looking to appoint a number of service providers on a framework contract to provide Associate Trainer services on a call-off basis subject to demand. The College will be seeking bids from service providers delivering training courses in the following areas: - Health & Safety & First Aid training - Non-Accredited training - Accredited Management training - Accredited Water Hygiene Training - Accredited Electrical Training - Wellbeing training - Digital Skills training - Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training - Green Skills training - Advanced Manufacturing training - Software & Cyber Security training - Life Sciences training The training is to be delivered at the College's campuses at; West College Scotland has campuses at; - Paisley Campus; Renfrew Road Paisley - Clydebank Campus; Queens Quay, Glasgow - Greenock Campus; Finnart Street, Greenock - Waterfront Campus; Customhouse Way, Greenock Training Courses may also be required to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, in person, or by a blended approach. Bespoke training courses may also be required where the Associate Trainer will spend time developing appropriate content for delivery, approved by the faculty.

### Lot Information

1. Health & Safety and First Aid training

This Lot is for delivery of Health & Safety and First Aid training including but not limited to; - First Aid Training - IOSH Health & Safety Training - NEBOSH Health and Safety Training Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

2. Non-Accredited training

This Lot is for delivery of Non-Accredited training including but not limited to; - Managing Process - Managing Development - People Performance - Innovating Business Models - Digital Transformation in SMEs - Adopting Emerging Technologies - Lean and Agile Methodologies - Entrepreneurial Leadership in Construction and Engineering Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

3a. Accredited Management training

This Lot is for delivery of Accredited Management training. Example topics include; - Project management - Management & Leadership - First Line Management Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

3b. Accredited Water Hygiene training

This Lot is for delivery of Accredited Water Hygiene training. Example topics include; - Water Treatment Technologies - Sustainable Water Resource Management Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

3c. Accredited Electrical training

This Lot is for delivery of Accredited Electrical training. Example topics include; - Safe Isolation Installation - IET's 18th Edition and 19th Edition Wiring Regulations Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

4. Wellbeing Training

This Lot is for delivery of Wellbeing training. Example topics include Mental Health, Manager Development & British Sign Language. Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

5. Digital Skills Training

This Lot is for delivery of Digital Skills training. Example topics include - Digital Communications - Digital Technologies - Digital Fundamentals - Digital Business - Digital Marketing - Digital Agility Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

6. Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training

This Lot is for delivery of Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training. Example topics include; - Data Science, - Data Science Applications, - Introduction to AI/Machine Learning - Ethics in Data, AI/Machine Learning - Deep Learning Models - Python Programming - Data Visualisation - Statistics Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

7. Green Skills training

This Lot is for delivery of Green Skills training. Example topics include; - Renewable Energy Systems - Offshore & Onshore Wind - Microgeneration - Solar - Construction including Retrofit - Sustainable Transportation (EV) - Sustainability and Green Innovation - Sustainability, Carbon Literacy, Carbon Accounting Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

8. Advanced Manufacturing training

This Lot is for delivery of Advanced Manufacturing training. Example topics include; - Sensors, Robotics & Automation - Space & Satellite - Sustainability in Manufacturing - Additive Manufacturing, Materials & Digital Twins Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

9. Software & Cyber Security training

This Lot is for delivery of Software & Cyber Security training. Example topics include; - Cyber Security - Microsoft Certification Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

10. Life Sciences training

This Lot is for delivery of Life Sciences training. Example topics include; - Biotechnology - Medical Physics - Bio-Science Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.il.

Renewal: There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539511 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Feb 2027 if no extensions utilised, Feb 2029 if all extensions are utilised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | 2020 SAFETY TRAINING; ACADEMY OF ENTERPRISE EDUCATION (AEE; CRIMSON KITE CONSULTANCY; DIGITAL BRICKS; ENLIGHTEN TRAINING LTD INCORPORATING SOUTH BEACH HOLDINGS; MERGED EDUCATION; SUCCESSFUL LEARNING SOLUTIONS; THE HOUSTONEXCHANGE.CO.UK; TICKETY BOO TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80561000 - Health training services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539511
- 25 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526706

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526706
  Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland - The College is looking to appoint a number of service providers on a framework contract to provide Associate Trainer services on a call-off basis subject to demand. The College will be seeking bids from service providers delivering training courses in the following areas: - Health & Safety & First Aid training - Non-Accredited training - Accredited Management training - Accredited Water Hygiene Training - Accredited Electrical Training - Wellbeing training - Digital Skills training - Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training - Green Skills training - Advanced Manufacturing training - Software & Cyber Security training - Life Sciences training The training is to be delivered at the College's campuses at; West College Scotland has campuses at; - Paisley Campus; Renfrew Road Paisley - Clydebank Campus; Queens Quay, Glasgow - Greenock Campus; Finnart Street, Greenock - Waterfront Campus; Customhouse Way, Greenock Training Courses may also be required to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, in person, or by a blended approach. Bespoke training courses may also be required where the Associate Trainer will spend time developing appropriate content for delivery, approved by the faculty.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539511
  Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland - The College is looking to appoint a number of service providers on a framework contract to provide Associate Trainer services on a call-off basis subject to demand. The College will be seeking bids from service providers delivering training courses in the following areas: - Health & Safety & First Aid training - Non-Accredited training - Accredited Management training - Accredited Water Hygiene Training - Accredited Electrical Training - Wellbeing training - Digital Skills training - Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training - Green Skills training - Advanced Manufacturing training - Software & Cyber Security training - Life Sciences training The training is to be delivered at the College's campuses at; West College Scotland has campuses at; - Paisley Campus; Renfrew Road Paisley - Clydebank Campus; Queens Quay, Glasgow - Greenock Campus; Finnart Street, Greenock - Waterfront Campus; Customhouse Way, Greenock Training Courses may also be required to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, in person, or by a blended approach. Bespoke training courses may also be required where the Associate Trainer will spend time developing appropriate content for delivery, approved by the faculty.

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