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title: "Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797057"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797057

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## Summary

The procurement process involves North Ayrshire Council as the leading buying organisation, in collaboration with East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council. They are seeking a suitably experienced and certified training organisation to provide First Aid Training across their regions. This notice, titled "Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils," falls under the "services" industry category with a planned procurement stage. Delivery will occur in the regions of UKM93 and UKM94, across various council locations. Key dates include submission of the PIN Proforma by 7th May 2025, with future notices expected by 2nd June 2025. The estimated contract value is £305,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for certified training providers, particularly those with experience in delivering a blended learning approach combining virtual and face-to-face training. Companies capable of leveraging platforms like Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business to facilitate flexible learning modules are well positioned to compete. The procurement seeks to engage businesses adept in providing diverse First Aid training courses, including emergency response, child, and anaphylaxis first aid, which can contribute to growth through enhanced service delivery capabilities within local government sectors.

## Notice

Please answer attached PIN Proforma and return by 7th of May 2025. Provision of First Aid Training for North, South and East Ayrshire Councils. Provision of First Aid Training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the First Aid Training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the Collaborative Partners. The Service Provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Re-Qualification (FAWR) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children - First Aid for Older People - Anaphylaxis First Aid Face-to-face training courses will be delivered locally in each of the 3 Council areas. The service provider must be capable of providing a blended approach to learning and assessment, with virtual learning available for theory and face to face training for practical and assessment elements. The service provider must be capable of delivering this via Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business or any other Council approved platform.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please answer attached PIN Proforma and return by 7th of May 2025. Provision of First Aid Training for North, South and East Ayrshire Councils. Provision of First Aid Training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the First Aid Training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the Collaborative Partners. The Service Provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Re-Qualification (FAWR) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children - First Aid for Older People - Anaphylaxis First Aid Face-to-face training courses will be delivered locally in each of the 3 Council areas. The service provider must be capable of providing a blended approach to learning and assessment, with virtual learning available for theory and face to face training for practical and assessment elements. The service provider must be capable of delivering this via Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business or any other Council approved platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529116 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £305,000 |
| 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 | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80562000 - First-aid training services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529116

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529116&idx=1
  28th April 2025 - Proforma.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529116
  Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils - Please answer attached PIN Proforma and return by 7th of May 2025. Provision of First Aid Training for North, South and East Ayrshire Councils. Provision of First Aid Training from a suitably experienced and certified training organisation. Attendees at the First Aid Training sessions may consist of any combination of staff from the Collaborative Partners. The Service Provider shall provide the following courses: - First Aid at Work (FAW) - First Aid at Work Re-Qualification (FAWR) - First Aid at Work Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children - First Aid for Older People - Anaphylaxis First Aid Face-to-face training courses will be delivered locally in each of the 3 Council areas. The service provider must be capable of providing a blended approach to learning and assessment, with virtual learning available for theory and face to face training for practical and assessment elements. The service provider must be capable of delivering this via Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business or any other Council approved platform.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797057
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797057

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