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title: "Training Services for the Engineering Industry"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806568"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# Training Services for the Engineering Industry

Buyer: FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806568

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## Summary

Forth Valley College, located in Falkirk, UK, is inviting tenders for the provision of training services geared towards the engineering industry. This tender, titled "Training Services for the Engineering Industry," falls under the education sector and specifically focuses on delivering courses for the APTUS Apprenticeship Programme at their Falkirk campus or the contractor’s designated location. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure method and electronic submissions are accepted until 11th September 2025. The contract period duration is set for 720 days, with the possibility of extension for additional periods of twelve months. Key dates include the award decision starting on the same day as the submission deadline.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in the engineering sector. Suitable bidders could include accredited training providers who can demonstrate relevant experience, possess the necessary industry memberships, and meet the specified financial insurances and technical criteria. The tender represents an opportunity to enhance business growth by securing a potentially long-term engagement with Forth Valley College, contributing to the development of their apprenticeship programme, and expanding professional networks within the education sector.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of training courses for the engineering industry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College, as an ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) accredited training provider, requires to appoint an external training provider to deliver training courses for apprentices taking part in the APTUS Apprenticeship Programme, including a medical examination (drug and alcohol screening, fit to train, shoulder measurement), accommodation and meals. Courses for other candidates not part of the APTUS programme may also be required. The courses to be delivered are: - BOSIET, CA-EBS, MIST including OGUK Medical - to be delivered within premises organised by the Contractor. - Task Based Risk Assessment, Manual Handling Awareness and Authorised Gas Tester Level 3 - to be delivered within Forth Valley College's Falkirk Campus.

Options: The Contractor may be required to provide training services for additional groups outside of the ECITB APTUS programme.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 3 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544499 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £202,172 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 9AD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RELYON GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544499
- 12 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536872

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536872&idx=1
  12th August 2025 - ASC-2026-02 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536872&idx=2
  12th August 2025 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536872&idx=3
  12th August 2025 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536872&idx=4
  12th August 2025 - Appendix C - Standard Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536872&idx=5
  12th August 2025 - Appendix D - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536872&idx=6
  12th August 2025 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536872&idx=7
  12th August 2025 - Appendix F - SCM RP Section 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536872&idx=8
  12th August 2025 - Appendix G - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536872
  Training Services for the Engineering Industry - The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of training courses for the engineering industry.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544499
  Training Services for the Engineering Industry - The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of training courses for the engineering industry.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806568

## Provenance

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