--- title: "Training Provider for IOSH" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806800" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806800" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806800.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806800.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-08" --- # Training Provider for IOSH Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806800 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806800) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806800.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process, seeking an external training provider to deliver various Health & Safety courses, such as IOSH Managing Safely and Risk Assessment, which are essential for its Directorates and Services. The procurement is classified under the services category and falls within the location of UKM93. The Council has allocated a budget of £330,500 GBP for this initiative. Potential providers are expected to offer face-to-face or tutor-led virtual classrooms, with the flexibility of hosting at either the training provider's or the Council's venues. The notice for this tender is currently planned to transition to the tender stage by 1st October 2025, thus businesses should prepare to submit proposals that align with these requirements. This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in health and safety training, particularly those with capabilities to deliver accredited IOSH courses. Companies able to provide comprehensive risk assessment training, including practical templates, will be highly competitive. The opportunity is ideal for training providers with established facilities in the UK, particularly those with the capability to offer flexible training delivery modes. Engaging in this contract can enhance a business’s portfolio, expand their clientele within the public sector, and offer sustained growth through recurrent training demands based on the Council’s employment dynamics. ## Notice The council requires an external training provider to deliver specific Health & Safety Courses. The training is required for all Directorates and Services. The main courses that are required would be - IOSH Managing Safely - IOSH Managing Safely Refresher - IOSH Working Safely - Risk Assessment Please Note: Risk Assessment (Must include the completion of a Risk Assessment Template showing control measures and actions etc). The delivery method would either be face to face tutor lead, or tutor lead virtual classroom. If face to face courses are run, these can either be at the training provider location or at a venue provided by the Council. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The council requires an external training provider to deliver specific Health & Safety Courses. The training is required for all Directorates and Services. The main courses that are required would be - IOSH Managing Safely - IOSH Managing Safely Refresher - IOSH Working Safely - Risk Assessment Please Note: Risk Assessment (Must include the completion of a Risk Assessment Template showing control measures and actions etc). The delivery method would either be face to face tutor lead, or tutor lead virtual classroom. If face to face courses are run, these can either be at the training provider location or at a venue provided by the Council. Please Note: e-learning is regarded as not suitable and sufficient for the above courses. Other training courses in a health and safety subjects would be desirable but not essential. The training frequency will be supply and demand which could fluctuate depending on the flow of employees either moving job role, moving location or those commencing employment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536657 | | 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 | 8 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £330,500 | | 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 | | Locality | IRVINE | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA12 8EE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80550000 - Safety training services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536657 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536657&idx=1 8th August 2025 - Please complete and return the attached proforma. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536657 Training Provider for IOSH - The council requires an external training provider to deliver specific Health & Safety Courses. The training is required for all Directorates and Services. The main courses that are required would be - IOSH Managing Safely - IOSH Managing Safely Refresher - IOSH Working Safely - Risk Assessment Please Note: Risk Assessment (Must include the completion of a Risk Assessment Template showing control measures and actions etc). The delivery method would either be face to face tutor lead, or tutor lead virtual classroom. If face to face courses are run, these can either be at the training provider location or at a venue provided by the Council. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806800 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=806800 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806800. 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