---
title: "Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2025/26"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804448"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-16"
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# Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2025/26

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804448

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council has completed the procurement process for the delivery of foundation apprenticeships for the 2025/26 academic year, focusing on Level 4/5 and Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships. This initiative, located in Aberdeenshire, falls under the industry category of general public services. The procurement method adopted was a selective procedure, specifically a restricted procedure. Key dates include the contract signing date of 23rd June 2025, with the award notice published on 16th July 2025. The process involved two main lots, both of which have been successfully contracted and are now active.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the educational and training services sector. The Level 6 award has engaged multiple suppliers, including Quest (Scotland) Ltd, SHMU, Tullos Training Ltd, Eastlin Ltd, and Hospitality Training, while the Level 4/5 award was acquired by Hospitality Training. Businesses specialising in training delivery and educational services are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, which can significantly enhance their market presence and operational scale. Through participation in such contracts, businesses can leverage their expertise in dynamic purchasing systems and gain reputational benefits by collaborating with local government bodies.

## Notice

Delivery of Level 4/5 and Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships

### Lot Information

Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2025/26

Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship via a DPS.

Level 4/5 Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery

Delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships for academic year 2025/26 in Aberdeenshire secondary schools, based upon tenders received through a Dynamic Purchasing System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534763 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £798,323 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| 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 | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | EASTLIN; HOSPITALITY TRAINING; QUEST (SCOTLAND; SHMU; TULLOS TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534763

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534763
  Foundation Apprenticeship Delivery 2025/26 - Delivery of Level 4/5 and Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804448

## Provenance

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