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title: "Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809682"
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# Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809682

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council, in collaboration with East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council, has completed the procurement process for the provision of first aid training services. The contract is set for a term of three years with an option to extend by 24 months. The procedure adopted was open, providing an opportunity for businesses to offer their services through an electronic submission system. With a total contract value of £226,390, the awarded contract was signed on 10 February 2026, marking the completion stage of this public procurement process. Training sessions will be held in Ayrshire, aligning with the General public services industry category under CPV classification 80560000.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for certified training organisations specializing in first aid. Businesses that offer a flexible combination of face-to-face and virtual learning solutions are particularly well-suited for this tender due to the need for blended learning approaches. The successful supplier, First Stop Safety Training LTD, exemplifies the competitive edge sought in providing effective and adaptable training models, which can substantially contribute to business growth within the training sector. Moreover, with a focus on both quality and price criteria, this contract offers SMEs the potential for substantial engagement, enhancing their presence and capabilities in the regional market.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the 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 Update - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - First Aid for Children (Paediatric First Aid) South Ayrshire Council also have a requirement for Activity First Aid however, as this is not required by all Councils, this has been included as an optional rather than a mandatory requirement. As this is an optional service this will not be included in the commercial evaluation. 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. The conditions of contract will be NAC Terms and Conditions 2 (NAC TC2) Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of Services & NAC Exit Terms and Conditions. The contract term will be 3 years plus an option to extend by 24 months. The regulations that apply to this contract are The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015,

Renewal: Contract to be renewed upon completion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549325 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Further noticed to be published after expiry of this tender. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £305,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £226,390 |

## Status

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

## 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, TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST STOP SAFETY TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549325
- 25 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540052

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540052
  Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils - North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549325
  Provision of First Aid Training to North, East & South Ayrshire Councils - North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council (the collaborative partners) require the 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809682
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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