--- title: "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839145" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839145" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839145.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839145.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-03" --- # External Training and Workforce Skills Framework Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839145 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839145) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839145.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender process for their "External Training and Workforce Skills Framework". The framework, which operates within the industry category of general public services with a focus on training services, is intended to fulfil the needs of East Ayrshire Works in conjunction with the Workforce and Future Skills team. Located in Kilmarnock, UK (Region UKM93), the Council is seeking to procure services split into two specific lots: External Training and Workforce Skills. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing new entrants to this already established framework, which will be in effect until the approximate conclusion in September 2027. Interested parties should note the submission deadline of 7th September 2026 by 12:00 PM and can submit electronically via the provided portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the training sector, particularly those offering services under various CPV codes related to education and training. Suppliers with expertise in delivering structured training programmes that align with workforce and skills development will find this framework particularly rewarding. Due to the open nature of the framework under the Light Touch Regime, it welcomes diverse training providers, including those new to public sector work, enabling them to engage with public agencies and expand their operational reach. Additionally, businesses that can adapt to the evolving needs of public services will gain considerable advantage through participation in this long-term framework engagement. ## Notice This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. Existing providers were notified in March and June of 2024 or November 2025. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service. ### Lot Information External Training The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This framework will be an open framework under the parameters of Light Touch Regime and will be open to new entrants up to once per annum. Workforce Skills The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service are detailed within the Lot descriptions below This will be an open framework under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime and be open to new entrants once per annum. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561510 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80520000 - Training facilities - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services - 80533100 - Computer training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services - 80562000 - First-aid training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561510 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561510 External Training and Workforce Skills Framework - This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. Existing providers were notified in March and June of 2024 or November 2025. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporate the requirements of East Ayrshire Works with the needs of the Workforce and Future Skills team. The Framework will be split into two lots with the needs of each individual service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839145 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.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-r6ebe6-0000839145. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839145.json.