--- title: "NAC/5206 Provision of Health & Safety Training Courses Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819003" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819003" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819003.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819003.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "North Ayrshire Council" published: "2026-01-30" --- # NAC/5206 Provision of Health & Safety Training Courses Framework Buyer: North Ayrshire Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819003 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819003) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819003.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council has initiated an open tender process for a framework agreement titled "NAC/5206 Provision of Health & Safety Training Courses Framework," aimed at procuring services in the public sector. This framework, spanning a period of four years, is segmented into three lots: IOSH Training, IOSH Construction Training, and general Health and Safety Training. The procurement is managed under open procedure terms and expects bids to be submitted electronically by 2 March 2026. The contract, valued at £390,400, covers delivery of training courses primarily across premises in North Ayrshire, UK. North Ayrshire Council, located at Cunninghame House in Irvine, serves as the contracting authority for this tender, ensuring participations without sub-contractors and adhering to face-to-face delivery of training as outlined. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in health and safety training to expand their service offerings. Companies capable of providing face-to-face, IOSH-standard compliant training, particularly those with an existing presence or expertise in the UK, will find this tender a suitable opportunity. It encourages participation from service providers able to commit dedicated resources without subcontracting, especially those with an interest or expertise in directly engaging with public sector entities. By participating in this tender, businesses not only stand a chance to secure a significant contract with a regional authority but also enhance their portfolio with a recognised credential that can springboard future business ventures with similar public entities across the UK. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver a selection of mandatory health and safety training courses to NAC staff. The framework will comprise of 3 Lots: Lot 1 - IOSH Training Lot 2 - IOSH Construction Training Lot 3 - Health and Safety Training Courses will predominantly be delivered on NAC premises throughout North Ayrshire The framework will be for a period of 4 years. The terms that will apply to this Framework are NAC/5206 Framework Terms and Conditions and NAC Exit Terms and Conditions. NAC/5206 Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Services will apply to call-off contracts. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - IOSH Training North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking to appoint 3 suitably qualified and experienced service providers to deliver IOSH Training, including: ISOH Managing Safely, IOSH Managing Safely Refresher, IOSH Working Safely and Risk Assessment training. Bidders must be able to deliver face to face training on NAC premises. Courses must meet IOSH Standards and result in an official IOSH certification upon successful completion. Please note that bidders will be required to commit to delivering all elements of this framework directly, with no sub-contracting permitted. Options: The evaluation will be based on face to face delivery of the training at North Ayrshire Council premises. Optional pricing will be requested for face to face training at a bidder organised training centre within North Ayrshire and virtual/online (live) training using IOSH-approved platforms. Optional pricing will not be included within the evaluation. Lot 2 - IOSH Construction Training North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking 2 suitably experienced and qualified service providers to deliver IOSH Construction Training, including: ISOH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Site Managers and IOSH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Workers. Bidders must be able to deliver face to face training on NAC premises. Courses must meet IOSH standards and result in official IOSH certification upon successful completion. Please note that bidders will be required to commit to delivering all elements of this framework directly, with no sub-contracting permitted. Options: The evaluation will be based on face to face delivery of the training at North Ayrshire Council premises. Optional pricing will be requested for face to face training at a bidder organised training centre within North Ayrshire and virtual/online (live) training using IOSH-approved platforms. Optional pricing will not be included within the evaluation. Lot 3 - Health and Safety Training North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking 2 suitably experienced and qualified service providers to deliver the following health and safety training courses: Manual Handling, Sharps Awareness, Asbestos Awareness, COSHH Awareness, Ladder Safety Awareness and Scaffolding Awareness for Users. Bidders must be able to deliver face to face training on NAC premises. Please note that bidders will be required to commit to delivering all elements of this framework directly, with no sub-contracting permitted. Options: The evaluation will be based on face to face delivery of the training at North Ayrshire Council premises. Optional pricing will be requested for face to face training at a bidder organised training centre within North Ayrshire. Optional pricing will not be included within the evaluation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548410 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | It is anticipated that this framework will be renewed, with future notices expected Spring 2029. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £390,400 | | Lots value | £390,400 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | North Ayrshire Council | | Locality | IRVINE | | Postcode area | 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 - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80550000 - Safety training services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548410 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548410 NAC/5206 Provision of Health & Safety Training Courses Framework - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver a selection of mandatory health and safety training courses to NAC staff. The framework will comprise of 3 Lots: Lot 1 - IOSH Training Lot 2 - IOSH Construction Training Lot 3 - Health and Safety Training Courses will predominantly be delivered on NAC premises throughout North Ayrshire The framework will be for a period of 4 years. The terms that will apply to this Framework are NAC/5206 Framework Terms and Conditions and NAC Exit Terms and Conditions. NAC/5206 Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Services will apply to call-off contracts. ## Notice URLs - http://northayrshire.community/community-benefits-wishlist- - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819003 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000819003. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000819003.json.