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Framework Agreement for provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland

West College Scotland · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:17.

Opportunity overview

The College is looking to appoint a number of service providers on a framework contract to provide Associate Trainer services on a call-off basis subject to demand. The College will be seeking bids from service providers delivering training courses in the following areas: - Health & Safety & First Aid training - Non-Accredited training - Accredited Management training - Accredited Water Hygiene Training - Accredited Electrical Training - Wellbeing training - Digital Skills training - Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training - Green Skills training - Advanced Manufacturing training - Software & Cyber Security training - Life Sciences training The training is to be delivered at the College's campuses at; West College Scotland has campuses at; - Paisley Campus; Renfrew Road Paisley - Clydebank Campus; Queens Quay, Glasgow - Greenock Campus; Finnart Street, Greenock - Waterfront Campus; Customhouse Way, Greenock Training Courses may also be required to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, in person, or by a blended approach. Bespoke training courses may also be required where the Associate Trainer will spend time developing appropriate content for delivery, approved by the faculty.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Crimson Kite Consultancy

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Greenock, UKM83, Pa168rn, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-1
Status
active
Location
EDINBURGH, UKM83, EH10 4SH, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Edinburgh, UKM83, EH3 8EG, United Kingdom

2020 Safety Training ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-2
Status
active
Location
Kilwinning, UKM83, KA13 6HN, United Kingdom

Merged Education

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-2
Status
active
Location
East Kilbride, UKM83, G75 0YA, United Kingdom

Digital Bricks Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Edinburgh, UKM83, EH3 5BS, United Kingdom

Tickety Boo Training

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Bridge of Allan, UKM83, FK9 4NG, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-4
Status
active
Location
White British, UKM83, G718PB, United Kingdom

Digital Bricks Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-4
Status
active
Location
Edinburgh, UKM83, EH3 5BS, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-4
Status
active
Location
EDINBURGH, UKM83, EH10 4SH, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-5
Status
active
Location
White British, UKM83, G718PB, United Kingdom

Digital Bricks Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-5
Status
active
Location
Edinburgh, UKM83, EH3 5BS, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-5
Status
active
Location
EDINBURGH, UKM83, EH10 4SH, United Kingdom

Digital Bricks Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-6
Status
active
Location
Edinburgh, UKM83, EH3 5BS, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£58k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
28 Aug 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
057736-2025-6
Status
active
Location
EDINBURGH, UKM83, EH10 4SH, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV80500000 — Training services
  • CPV80510000 — Specialist training services
  • CPV80531000 — Industrial and technical training services
  • CPV80550000 — Safety training services
  • CPV80561000 — Health training services

Lots

  • 1. Health & Safety and First Aid trainingValue not stated
  • 8. Advanced Manufacturing trainingValue not stated
  • 9. Software & Cyber Security trainingValue not stated
  • 10. Life Sciences trainingValue not stated
  • 2. Non-Accredited trainingValue not stated
  • 3a. Accredited Management trainingValue not stated
  • 3b. Accredited Water Hygiene trainingValue not stated
  • 3c. Accredited Electrical trainingValue not stated
  • 4. Wellbeing TrainingValue not stated
  • 5. Digital Skills TrainingValue not stated
  • 6. Data Science, AI and Machine Learning trainingValue not stated
  • 7. Green Skills trainingValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
WCS 20/151
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Recurrence

Description
Feb 2027 if no extensions utilised, Feb 2029 if all extensions are utilised.

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
36

Expected award period

Starts
30 Jun 2025, 00:00

Second Stage

Invitation Date
29 Apr 2025, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
9 Apr 2025, 16:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2025, 00:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
The following organisational Accreditations are accepted but not limited to; Lot 1 - Health & Safety and First Aid Training - SMHFA Accreditation - MHFA Accreditation - IOSH Accreditation - NEBOSH Accreditation Lot 3b - Accredited Water Hygiene Training - BPEC Accreditation Lot 3c - Accredited Electrical Training - BPEC Accreditation - City & Guilds Other suitable equivalent organisational Accreditations will be considered. Associate Trainers will be required to have all Accreditations required by the Awarding Bodies to deliver these training courses and must hold these for the duration of the contract.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commence of any subsequently awarded contract. The types and levels of insurance indicated below: - Professional Indemnity - 500,000 GPB each and every claim - Employers’ (Compulsory) Liability – 5,000,000 GBP each and every claim - Public Liability – 1,000,000 GBP each and every claim - Motor Vehicle - 3rd Party A valid motor vehicle certificate must be held in the company name or (where there is no fleet but rather the company permits its employees to use their personal vehicles for business purposes), a letter signed by a person of appropriate authority - confirming that the company has ongoing arrangements in place to ensure their employees' vehicles are appropriately insured and maintained.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Minimum
The minimum level(s) of standards are detailed above.
Description
PART 4C: SERVICES Bidders must provide 2 examples of services carried out that demonstrate they have the relevant experience to deliver the services as described in part II.2.4 of the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice. 2 examples must be provided for each Lot/Sub-lot Companies are submitting bids for. Further detail is in the ITT document. The following minimum levels of standards of Qualifications (including but not limited to) are required to be held by Associate Trainer members of staff delivering this contract for the relevant Lots/Sub-Lots and must be held for the duration of the contract. Other suitable, equivalent Qualifications will be considered however these most be equivalent. Lot 1 - Health & Safety and First Aid Training - Level 2 Award in Mental Health First Aid Awareness - Counselling SCQF level 5 - IOSH Fire Safety Awareness - IOSH Fire Safety Awareness & Fire Warden - IOSH Managing Safely - IOSH Working Safely - IOSH Managing Health and Wellbeing - NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Lot 3a - Accredited Management Training - CMI SCQF Level 6 in First Line Management - CMI SCQF LEVEL 6 Certificate in First Line Management - CMI SCQF Level 8 in Management & Leadership - CMI SCQF LEVEL 8 Certificate in Management and Leadership - Prince2 Foundation & Practitioner - Prince2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner - Prince2 Foundation - Prince2 Agile Foundation - Prince2 Practitioner - Prince2 Agile Practitioner - APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) - APM Project Professional (PPQ) - APM Introductory Certificate (PFQ) - PMP® Certification - Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - MSP® Foundation & Practitioner - MSP® Foundation - Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Lot 3b - Accredited Water Hygiene Training - BPEC Legionella Risk Assessment and Water Disinfection - BPEC Water Byelaws Lot 3c - Accredited Electrical Training - BPEC Safe Isolation (For non-electricians) - BPEC Safe Isolation (For qualified electricians) - City & Guilds 18th Edition 2382-18 - City & Guilds 19th Edition 2382 Lot 4 - Wellbeing Training - Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) - British Sign Language Level 1 - British Sign Language Level 2 Lot 5 - Digital Skills Training (covering Digital Communications, Digital Technologies, Digital Fundamentals, Digital Business, Digital Marketing, Digital Agility) SCQF level 9 or greater in a relevant subject to this Lot Lot 6 - Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training (covering Data Science, Data Science applications, Introduction to AI/Machine Learning, Ethics in Data, AI/Machine Learning, Deep Learning Models, Python Programming, Data Visualisation, Statistics) SCQF level 9 or greater in a relevant subject to this Lot Lot 7 - Green Skills Training (covering Renewable Energy Systems, Offshore & Onshore Wind, Microgeneration, Solar, Sustainable Transportation (EV)) SCQF level 9 or greater in a relevant subject to this Lot - Level 2 Award in Retrofit (7618-02) - Level 2 Certificate in Retrofit (7618-12) - Level 3 Certificate for Retrofit Advisors (7618-03) - Level 4 Award for Domestic Retrofit Assessors (7618-04) - Level 5 Retrofit Coordinator (In Development) Lot 8 - Advanced Manufacturing Training (covering Sensors, Robotics & Automation, Space & Satellite, Sustainability in Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Materials & Digital Twins) SCQF level 9 or greater in a relevant subject to this Lot Lot 9 - Software & Cyber Training covering Cyber Security SCQF level 9 or greater in a relevant subject to this Lot - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Certification - Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 Course - Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure AZ-204 Certification Lot 10 - Life Sciences Training (covering Biotechnology, Medical Physics, Bio-Science) SCQF level 9 or greater in a relevant subject to this Lot

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
2
Title
2. Non-Accredited training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Non-Accredited training including but not limited to; - Managing Process - Managing Development - People Performance - Innovating Business Models - Digital Transformation in SMEs - Adopting Emerging Technologies - Lean and Agile Methodologies - Entrepreneurial Leadership in Construction and Engineering Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the Tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 2
Id
3
Title
3a. Accredited Management training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Accredited Management training. Example topics include; - Project management - Management & Leadership - First Line Management Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the Tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 3
Id
4
Title
3b. Accredited Water Hygiene training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Accredited Water Hygiene training. Example topics include; - Water Treatment Technologies - Sustainable Water Resource Management Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 4
Id
5
Title
3c. Accredited Electrical training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Accredited Electrical training. Example topics include; - Safe Isolation Installation - IET’s 18th Edition and 19th Edition Wiring Regulations Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 5
Id
6
Title
4. Wellbeing Training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Wellbeing training. Example topics include Mental Health, Manager Development & British Sign Language. Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
18 Jul 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 6
Id
8
Title
6. Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training. Example topics include; - Data Science, - Data Science Applications, - Introduction to AI/Machine Learning - Ethics in Data, AI/Machine Learning - Deep Learning Models - Python Programming - Data Visualisation - Statistics Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 7
Id
9
Title
7. Green Skills training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Green Skills training. Example topics include; - Renewable Energy Systems - Offshore & Onshore Wind - Microgeneration - Solar - Construction including Retrofit - Sustainable Transportation (EV) - Sustainability and Green Innovation - Sustainability, Carbon Literacy, Carbon Accounting Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 8
Id
10
Title
8. Advanced Manufacturing training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Advanced Manufacturing training. Example topics include; - Sensors, Robotics & Automation - Space & Satellite - Sustainability in Manufacturing - Additive Manufacturing, Materials & Digital Twins Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 9
Id
1
Title
1. Health & Safety and First Aid training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Health & Safety and First Aid training including but not limited to; - First Aid Training - IOSH Health & Safety Training - NEBOSH Health and Safety Training Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the Tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 10
Id
7
Title
5. Digital Skills Training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Digital Skills training. Example topics include - Digital Communications - Digital Technologies - Digital Fundamentals - Digital Business - Digital Marketing - Digital Agility Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 11
Id
11
Title
9. Software & Cyber Security training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Software & Cyber Security training. Example topics include; - Cyber Security - Microsoft Certification Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.
Entry 12
Id
12
Title
10. Life Sciences training
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This Lot is for delivery of Life Sciences training. Example topics include; - Biotechnology - Medical Physics - Bio-Science Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.il.

Renewal

Description
There are a further two, 12-month options to extend, these will be subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
As detailed in the tender documents
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
17 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Suppliers that meet the requirements of the SPD (Stage 1) will be invited to Tender (Stage 2). Following evaluation of Stage 2, 3 successful candidates to be awarded onto each Lot/Sub-Lot as detailed in the ITT document.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training services
Item 2
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training services
Item 3
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80531000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Industrial and technical training services
Item 4
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80531000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Industrial and technical training services
Item 5
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80561000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health training services
Item 6
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Specialist training services
Item 7
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Specialist training services
Item 8
Id
10
Related Lot
10

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Specialist training services
Item 9
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80550000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Safety training services
Item 10
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83
Entry 3
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Specialist training services
Item 11
Id
11
Related Lot
11

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training services
Item 12
Id
12
Related Lot
12

Delivery Location

Description
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM83
Entry 2
Region
UKM83

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Specialist training services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-460
Name
West College Scotland

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Paisley
Postal Code
PA3 4DR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Renfrew Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
West College Scotland

Contact

Name
Claire Earnshaw
Telephone
+44 3006006060
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-124617
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody
mediationBody
reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G5 9DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
PO Box 23 1 Carlton Place

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-5734
Name
Successful Learning Solutions Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
EDINBURGH
Postal Code
EH10 4SH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 WOODBURN TERRACE

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Successful Learning Solutions Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 7541537462
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-154570
Name
Merged Education

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
East Kilbride
Postal Code
G75 0YA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Room 33 E K Business Centre, 14 Stroud Road

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Merged Education

Contact

Telephone
+44 7903310753
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-118288
Name
Tickety Boo Training

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Bridge of Allan
Postal Code
FK9 4NG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Kier Estate Office, Craigarnhall

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Tickety Boo Training

Contact

Telephone
+44 7921383473
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-143312
Name
The Houstonexchange.co.uk

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH3 8EG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
CBC House, 24 Canning Street

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
The Houstonexchange.co.uk

Contact

Telephone
+44 1312722787
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-143313
Name
Crimson Kite Consultancy

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Greenock
Postal Code
Pa168rn
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
11 Denholm Terrace

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Crimson Kite Consultancy

Contact

Telephone
+44 7969471360
Organisation 8
Id
GB-FTS-88934
Name
Enlighten Training Ltd incorporating South Beach Holdings

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Dundonald
Postal Code
KA2 9BE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Marathon House, Olympic Business Park , Drybridge Road

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Enlighten Training Ltd incorporating South Beach Holdings

Contact

Telephone
+44 1563852220
Organisation 9
Id
GB-FTS-154573
Name
2020 Safety Training ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Kilwinning
Postal Code
KA13 6HN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Corespace, Byrehill Ave

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
2020 Safety Training ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 7477001499
Organisation 10
Id
GB-FTS-154578
Name
Digital Bricks Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH3 5BS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5/10 Dean Bank Lane

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Digital Bricks Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 7976986946
Organisation 11
Id
GB-FTS-110059
Name
Academy of Enterprise Education (AEE)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
White British
Postal Code
G718PB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
77 The Fairways, The Oaks

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Academy of Enterprise Education (AEE)

Contact

Telephone
+44 7880501812

Award information

Award 1
Id
057736-2025-1
Title
2. Non-Accredited training
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-5734
Name
Successful Learning Solutions Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-143312
Name
The Houstonexchange.co.uk
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-143313
Name
Crimson Kite Consultancy

Related lots

2
Award 2
Id
057736-2025-2
Title
1. Health & Safety and First Aid training
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-154570
Name
Merged Education
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-88934
Name
Enlighten Training Ltd incorporating South Beach Holdings
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-154573
Name
2020 Safety Training ltd

Related lots

1
Award 3
Id
057736-2025-3
Title
3a. Accredited Management training
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-118288
Name
Tickety Boo Training
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-154578
Name
Digital Bricks Ltd

Related lots

3
Award 4
Id
057736-2025-4
Title
5. Digital Skills Training
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-5734
Name
Successful Learning Solutions Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-110059
Name
Academy of Enterprise Education (AEE)
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-154578
Name
Digital Bricks Ltd

Related lots

7
Award 5
Id
057736-2025-5
Title
6. Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-5734
Name
Successful Learning Solutions Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-110059
Name
Academy of Enterprise Education (AEE)
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-154578
Name
Digital Bricks Ltd

Related lots

8
Award 6
Id
057736-2025-6
Title
9. Software & Cyber Security training
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-5734
Name
Successful Learning Solutions Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-154578
Name
Digital Bricks Ltd

Related lots

11
Award 7
Id
057736-2025-7
Title
3b. Accredited Water Hygiene training
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

4
Award 8
Id
057736-2025-8
Title
3c. Accredited Electrical training
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

5
Award 9
Id
057736-2025-9
Title
4. Wellbeing Training
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

6
Award 10
Id
057736-2025-10
Title
7. Green Skills training
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

9
Award 11
Id
057736-2025-11
Title
8. Advanced Manufacturing training
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

10
Award 12
Id
057736-2025-12
Title
10. Life Sciences training
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

12

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
057736-2025-1
Title
2. Non-Accredited training
Status
active
Award ID
057736-2025-1
Date Signed
29 Aug 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
58,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
057736-2025-2
Title
1. Health & Safety and First Aid training
Status
active
Award ID
057736-2025-2
Date Signed
29 Aug 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
58,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
057736-2025-3
Title
3a. Accredited Management training
Status
active
Award ID
057736-2025-3
Date Signed
29 Aug 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
58,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 4
Id
057736-2025-4
Title
5. Digital Skills Training
Status
active
Award ID
057736-2025-4
Date Signed
29 Aug 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
58,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 5
Id
057736-2025-5
Title
6. Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training
Status
active
Award ID
057736-2025-5
Date Signed
29 Aug 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
58,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 6
Id
057736-2025-6
Title
9. Software & Cyber Security training
Status
active
Award ID
057736-2025-6
Date Signed
29 Aug 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
58,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Paisley · UKM83 · PA3 4DR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM83

Notice and amendment history

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