Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Procurement Team, Carruthers House
Dumfries
DG1 2HP
UK
Contact person: Laura O'Neil
E-mail: Laura.ONeil@dumgal.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM92
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Training Provision Framework
Reference number: DGCP-0314
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80511000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Invitation to Tender is seeking offers from suitable organisations to undertake Training on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Council.
The scope includes services from the following disciplines which form the lots:
Lot 1 - Corporate Training
Sub-lot 1 - Personal Skills
Sub-lot 2 - Project Skills
Lot 2 - Information Technology (IT) Skills
Lot 3 - First Aid Training
Lot 4 - Technical Training
Sub-lot 1 - Roads
Sub-lot 2 - Grounds
Sub-lot 3 - Waste
Sub-lot 4 - Transport
Sub-lot 5 - Facilities Services
Sub-lot 6 - Multi Service
Sub-lot 7 - Misc
Lot 5 - Health & Safety
Sub-lot 1 - Health & Safety Management
Sub-lot 2 - Personal Safety – Violence
Sub-lot 3 - Ergonomics
Sub-lot 4 - COSHH & Infection Control
Sub-lot 5 - Fire Safety
Sub-lot 6 - Health and Safety Technical - Building/Construction/Infrastructure & Facilities Management
Sub-lot 7 -Building/Construction/Infrastructure/Facilities - General H&S Management
Sub-lot 8 - Professional Health and Safety Technical Training
Lot 6 - Wellbeing
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 870 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Corporate Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80210000
80330000
80340000
80400000
75121000
80530000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Dumfries and Galloway Council area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Corporate Training to be conducted on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Sub-lot 1 - Personal Skills
Sub-lot 2 - Project Skills
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial term is for 36 months however, Dumfries and Galloway Council have the option to extend for a further 12 month periods.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Information Technology
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80210000
80340000
80400000
80500000
80511000
80530000
80531200
80533100
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Dumfries and Galloway Council area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Information Technology Skills training on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Council.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial term is for 36 months however, Dumfries and Galloway Council have the option to extend for a further 12 month periods.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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: 3
II.2.1) Title
First Aid Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80530000
80560000
80562000
80561000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Dumfries and Galloway Council area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
First Aid Training on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Council.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial term is for 36 months however, Dumfries and Galloway Council have the option to extend for a further 12 month periods.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
Technical Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80510000
80511000
80530000
80531000
80540000
80550000
80570000
79632000
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Dumfries and Galloway Council area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Technical Training on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Sub-lot 1 - Roads
Sub-lot 2 - Grounds
Sub-lot 3 - Waste
Sub-lot 4 - Transport
Sub-lot 5 - Facilities Services
Sub-lot 6 - Multi Service
Sub-lot 7 - Misc
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial term is for 36 months however, Dumfries and Galloway Council have the option to extend for a further 12 month periods.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Health and Safety
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80330000
80510000
80511000
80531000
80550000
80560000
80561000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Dumfries and Galloway Council area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Health and Safety Training on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Sub-lot 1 - Health & Safety Management
Sub-lot 2 - Personal Safety – Violence
Sub-lot 3 - Ergonomics
Sub-lot 4 - COSHH & Infection Control
Sub-lot 5 - Fire Safety
Sub-lot 6 - Health and Safety Technical - Building/Construction/Infrastructure & Facilities Management
Sub-lot 7 - Building/Construction/Infrastructure/Facilities - General H&S Management
Sub-lot 8 - Professional Health and Safety Technical Training
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial term is for 36 months however, Dumfries and Galloway Council have the option to extend for a further 12 month periods.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Wellbeing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80511000
80560000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Dumfries and Galloway Council area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Wellbeing Training on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Council.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial term is for 36 months however, Dumfries and Galloway Council have the option to extend for a further 12 month periods.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The Contract will be managed following Dumfries and Galloway Council Contract and Supplier Management Policy.
A set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be used to manage the Package Orders and monitor performance. These will be detailed at the quote or award stage; agreed at the pre- contract start meeting or at any time during the Contract Period and will be based on the standard Scottish Government National KPI IDs at the time.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 84
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-007337
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/08/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
12/12/2025
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/08/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29489. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefits as requested within the Quality Questionnaire and utilising the Community Wishlist and Community Benefit Menu.
(SC Ref:804065)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Dumfries Sheriff Court
40 Buccleuch Street
Dumfries
DG1 2AN
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/07/2025