Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Headquarters, London Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
UK
Contact person: Zoe Wilson
E-mail: zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM93
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
External Training and Workforce Skills Framework
Reference number: PS/23/138
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. Existing providers were notified in March and June of 2024.
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 800 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
External Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80510000
80520000
80530000
80531000
80521000
80550000
80533100
80540000
80533000
80560000
80562000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Workforce Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80510000
80530000
80531000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-036524
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: External Training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BSM Training and Consultancy
22 Montrose Street
Glasgow
G1 1RE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENABLE SCOTLAND
Inspire House 3 Renshaw Place, Holytown
Motherwell
ML1 4UF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Luddon Construction Ltd
Balmore House 1497 Balmore Road
Glasgow
G23 5HD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mini First Aid Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway
8 Murray Place
AYR
KA8 9PS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Next Generation Training Limited
Hamilton Academical Business Centre, New Douglas Park, Cadzow Avenue
Hamilton
ML3 0FT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tickety Boo Training
Kier Estate Office, Craigarnhall
Bridge of Allan
FK9 4NG
UK
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Workforce Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Genius People
1439 Cumbernauld Road, Millerston
Glasgow
G33 1AN
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy
Office 5.09 Clockwise Offices, 77 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G2 3BZ
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South Lanarkshire College
College Way
East Kilbride
G75 0NE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Verg Ltd
Suite 3.9, 7 Scott Street
Motherwell
ML1 1PN
UK
NUTS: UKM84
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Also included on this framework was Stacey Johnstone t/a Stacey's Salon (Ayr Road, Cumnock) who is not a registered supplier on PCS.
This is a re-opening of an existing Framework to new entrants. The Framework began on 1st April 2024 for a period of 4 years. Successful new entrants will be included for the remaining duration of the Framework (approx. 30 months from estimated award date)
Companies currently included in this framework do NOT need to reapply. Current providers were notified of award in March and June of 2024. If tenderers are unsure if they should apply, please submit a question through the Message facility on PCS-Tender which is being using to facilitate this process.
(SC Ref:815365)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
St Marnock Street
Kilmarnock
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/01/2026