--- title: "The Provision of Barbering Training Courses" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794248" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794248" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794248.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794248.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE" published: "2025-03-25" --- # The Provision of Barbering Training Courses Buyer: GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794248 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794248) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794248.json) ## Summary Glasgow Kelvin College is planning to appoint a supplier for the provision of barbering training courses aimed at equipping students with ready-for-work skills tailored to meet industry demands. This procurement falls under the Education industry category and will occur in the UKM8 and UKM7 regions, specifically within Scotland's Central Belt. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process includes a planned procurement notice issued on 25th March 2025, with an anticipated future notice date on 4th August 2025. The contract is classified under the CPV code 98320000 and is structured to cover a range of requirements, including specialised facilities and experienced teaching staff. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and education services, particularly those with expertise in the barbering industry. Businesses capable of providing a comprehensive barbering training environment—complete with equipped facilities, current industry professionals as trainers, and established industry links—will be well-suited to compete. Firms possessing a solid reputation and the ability to enhance student placement initiatives, support course marketing, and manage training staff comprehensively will find this contract conducive to substantial business growth and industry influence. ## Notice Glasgow Kelvin College is looking to appoint a supplier for the provision of barber training courses with the purpose to provide students with ready-for-work skills which meet industry needs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Glasgow Kelvin College is looking to appoint a supplier for the provision of Barber training courses with the purpose to provide our students with ready for work skills which meet industry needs. - Location required = Central Belt - Space requirement = barbershop set up with 16 positions inc. station, chair, mirror per position; back wash facility; interactive white board for theory lessons; storage space for stock; wifi connection. - staffing requirement = provide staff to deliver 24 hrs per week; staff must be current barbers working in the industry part time (and then will teach on course part time); Staff must hold a minimum of level 2 city and guilds barbering qualifications; Staff must have a minimum of 5 yrs working in the barbering industry; staff must have some teaching experience. - Partner requirements - have a solid reputation within the barbering industry and work to MADE ethos of teaching and learning; have extensive links with industry to support student placement initiatives; Have extensive links and reputation to support marketing of course; Be able to contribute to social media posting and advertising; provide and manage staff delivering the training programme; the supplier will employ the staff delivering the training programmes, be responsible for staff wellbeing, payroll and contracts. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526713 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 25 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 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 | GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G21 4TD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Springburn/Robroyston | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98320000 - Hairdressing and beauty treatment services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526713 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526713 The Provision of Barbering Training Courses - Glasgow Kelvin College is looking to appoint a supplier for the provision of barber training courses with the purpose to provide students with ready-for-work skills which meet industry needs. ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794248 - https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794248 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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