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title: "Mountain Leader Training"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800509"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-06-03"
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# Mountain Leader Training

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800509

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is planning a procurement process for the provision of Mountain Leader Training, as outlined in a Prior Information Notice (PIN) or Request for Information (RFI) dated 3rd June 2025. This procurement is categorised under the services industry, focusing specifically on public order and safety, to be delivered in Scotland. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice anticipated on 15th September 2025. The procurement aims to engage a suitable training provider to deliver comprehensive and accredited Summer and Winter Mountain Leader training and assessment, inclusive of logistical support like accommodation and meals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those with experience in providing accredited courses and assessments in high-risk environments such as mountainous regions. Companies with expertise in supplying necessary logistical support and equipment for outdoor expeditions will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this tender can facilitate growth through association with public sector clients and expand their portfolio in the niche area of professional development for emergency services personnel. Given the modular and flexible nature of the training required, businesses capable of tailoring their offerings to individual needs and schedules are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) / Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to gather information from the marketplace for potential procurement options related to the provision of Mountain Leader Training for the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). The RFI contains high level information regarding the contract requirements, and a questionnaire. The outline requirement is for: - Suitably qualified and experienced training provider to deliver accredited Summer and Winter Mountain Leader training and assessment. - In addition to delivering the training, the provider will be responsible for supplying all necessary logistical support. This includes accommodation, meals, expedition food, drying facilities, and the hire of any required equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Police Scotland's Mountain Rescue Teams operate in challenging and often hazardous environments, where the safety and effectiveness of personnel are critically dependant on high standards of technical competence and leadership. To support this operational need, the SPA intends to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced training provider to deliver accredited Summer and Winter Mountain Leader training and assessment. The training must align with the standards set by Mountain Training and support progression through a structured pathway leading to SQA-recognised qualifications. The objective of this contract is to ensure the Authority maintains a highly trained and operationally capable mountain rescue cadre, equipped to lead and operate effectively in both summer and winter mountainous environments across Scotland. Furthermore, this contact aims to: - Provide a comprehensive and progressive training and assessment pathway, enabling personnel to achieve SQA-recognised qualifications equivalent to an ordinary degree. - Delivery a flexible and modular training framework that supports progression over an extended period, considering individual readiness, operational commitment, and scheduling availability. - Engage a suitably accredited and experienced training provider who can deliver training and assessment in alignment with the standards set by the Mountain Training or an equivalent national governing body. This contract will cover the delivery of training and assessment services on an individual candidate basis, recognising that personnel will be at different stages of readiness and availability. As such, the successful supplier must be able to offer flexible training schedules and modular course delivery to support ongoing candidate to progress over time. All Instructors and assessors must be recognised by the appropriate governing body, and all training delivery must adhere to the recommended instructor-to-student ratio as prescribed by that body. In addition to delivering the training, the provider will be responsible for supplying all necessary logistical support. This includes accommodation, meals, expedition food, drying facilities, and the hire of any required equipment.. Please refer to the attached PIN/RFI Document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531718 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 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 | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 45214800 - Training facilities building
- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
- 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531718

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531718&idx=1
  3rd June 2025 - Prior Information Notice (PIN) / Request for Information (RFI)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531718
  Mountain Leader Training - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) / Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to gather information from the marketplace for potential procurement options related to the provision of Mountain Leader Training for the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). The RFI contains high level information regarding the contract requirements, and a questionnaire. The outline requirement is for: - Suitably qualified and experienced training provider to deliver accredited Summer and Winter Mountain Leader training and assessment. - In addition to delivering the training, the provider will be responsible for supplying all necessary logistical support. This includes accommodation, meals, expedition food, drying facilities, and the hire of any required equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800509
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=800509

## Provenance

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