Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Edinburgh College
Bankhead Drive, Sighthill
Edinburgh
EH11 4DE
UK
Telephone: +44 1315354764
E-mail: procurement@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00210
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Associate Trainer Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Authority is seeking Contractors for the provision Associate Trainer Services. The Authority is putting in place a Framework of suppliers over 14 Lots, as detailed in the Specification of Requirements.
Lot Details as follows
Lot No. Lot Title
1 Management & Leadership Professional Qualifications
1.01 Management & Leadership Professional Qualifications (ILM/CMI Levels 3, 4 & 5)
1.02 Management & Leadership Professional Qualifications (ILM/CMI Level 7)
2 Soft Skills (including, but not limited to: Problem Solving & Decision Making; Having Difficult Conversations; Running Effective Meetings; Assertiveness Skills; Being an Effective Leader; Managing Performance; Project Management Principles)
3 Executive Coaching
4 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (including, but not limited to: Anti-Racism, Unconscious Bias, Cultural Awareness, Neurodiversity; Autism Awareness; Understanding Gender Identity; Tackling Hate Incidents)
5 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Skills (including, but not limited to: Creative Thinking Skills; Design Thinking; Entrepreneurship & Business Start-Up Skills)
6 Health & Safety at Work
6.01 Health & Safety at Work (IOSH Working Safely; IOSH Managing Safely)
6.02 Health & Safety at Work (NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health NGC)
6.03 First Aid At Work & Emergency First Aid At Work
7 Electrical (PAT Testing; 18th Edition)
8 IT, Digital, Data & Technologies
8.01 IT Software Skills (including, but not limited to: MS Office Applications; Sharepoint; Power-Bi)
8.02 Digital, Data & Technologies (including, but not limited to: Cyber Security; AI; VR; Data Science)
9 Mental Health
9.01 Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA)
9.02 Mental Health Awareness (including, but not limited to: Mental Health Awareness for Managers; Mental Health Awareness for Employees)
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
80510000
80522000
80521000
80530000
80532000
80531200
80560000
80561000
80562000
80570000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
UKM73
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is seeking Contractors for the provision Associate Trainer Services. The Authority is putting in place a Framework of suppliers over 14 Lots, as detailed in the Specification of Requirements.
Lot Details set out within the documents
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Delivery of CPD workshops
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Reporting, relationships and delivering outcomes
/ Weighting: 12
Quality criterion: Continuous Professional Development
/ Weighting: 23
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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 000-001235
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: EC-2425-0001-00
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 44
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 44
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 44
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 44
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Merged Education
Room 33 E K Business Centre, 14 Stroud Road
East Kilbride
G75 0YA
UK
Telephone: +44 7903310753
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abacus Coaching Ltd
Culbin Cottage, Luffness Court, Aberlady
Longniddry
EH32 0SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7919385777
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stellar Conversations
53 Coillesdene Avenue
Edinburgh
EH15 2JP
UK
Telephone: +44 7504512904
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diane Ashton
25 Brankholm Lane
Rosyth
KY11 2AJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7711583431
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Etopia Solutions Ltd.
The Pentagon Centre, 36 Washington Street
Glasgow
G3 8AZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1417300025
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quo Solvis Ltd
64 Dounehill
Jedburgh
TD8 6LJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7711897738
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lynn Pilkington consulting
31 GlenSpean street
Glasgow
G422yn
UK
Telephone: +44 7774046253
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crimson Kite Consultancy
11 Denholm Terrace
Greenock
Pa168rn
UK
Telephone: +44 7969471360
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Perth Innovation Ltd
1 Lime Grove
Scone
PH2 6PE
UK
Telephone: +44 7900084338
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
2020 Safety Training ltd
Corespace, Byrehill Ave
Kilwinning
KA13 6HN
UK
Telephone: +44 7477001499
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mary Fraser (soletrader)
The Old Schoolhouse, Wellpark Road
Banknock
FK4 1TP
UK
Telephone: +44 7817526091
NUTS: UKM76
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McSence Communication Ltd.
32 Sycamore Road, Mayfield, Dalkeith
Dalkeith
eh22 5ta
UK
Telephone: +44 1314541506
Fax: +44 1314541523
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Successful Learning Solutions Ltd
5 WOODBURN TERRACE
EDINBURGH
EH10 4SH
UK
Telephone: +44 7541537462
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creative Business Solutions
33 Glentanar Drive
Moodiesburn
G69 0HW
UK
Telephone: +44 7570787294
NUTS: UKM84
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOMA Coaching
272 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 4JR
UK
Telephone: +44 7783892035
NUTS: UKM76
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Supportive Solutions Ltd
22 Bonnymuir Crescent
Bonnybridge
FK4 1GD
UK
Telephone: +44 7712669373
NUTS: UKM76
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Core Coaching Ltd
11 Grant Avenue
Edinburgh
EH130DP
UK
Telephone: +44 7766200520
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
Telephone: +44 7921383473
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Select Training Services
54 Dunrobin Road
Kirkcaldy
KY2 5YT
UK
Telephone: +44 1592643465
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crossroads Global Limited
343 City Road, London, England, EC1V 1LR
London
EC1V 1LR
UK
Telephone: +91 9560866889
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sole Trader
214 Newbattle Abbey Crescent
Dalkeith
EH22 3LU
UK
Telephone: +44 7476579862
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Digital Bricks Ltd
5/10 Dean Bank Lane
Edinburgh
EH3 5BS
UK
Telephone: +44 7976986946
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Boutique Innovation
31 Cluny Drive
Edinburgh
EH10 6DT
UK
Telephone: +44 7729459123
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Communication Inclusion People
33 Esplanade Terrace
Edinburgh
EH152ES
UK
Telephone: +44 07916212831
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enrich IT Ltd
105 Craigmount Avenue North
Edinburgh
EH4 8BR
UK
Telephone: +44 7967204770
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Perception Insights Ltd
14 Cornton Road, Bridge of Allan
Stirling
FK94DB
UK
Telephone: +44 7979356560
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Synergy Training Services Ltd
69, Harlequin Court
Hamilton
ML3 8SW
UK
Telephone: +44 7591445450
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advantage Coaching
24 Townsend Crescent
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
KY1 1DN
UK
Telephone: +44 7436032384
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3i Training & Consultancy Limited
Registered Office: Melville House, 70 Drymen Road
GLASGOW
G61 2RH
UK
Telephone: +44 1419441917
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pragmatique Limited
2a Newbridge Industrial Estate
Edinburgh
EH28 8PJ
UK
Telephone: +44 3330502269
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sibbald Training
Shona's Way,
Blackridge
EH48 3BN
UK
Telephone: +44 7841780972
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EC-PC (Scotland) Ltd
39 Dee Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1224212127
Fax: +44 1224212127
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quensh Specialists Ltd
Castle Way, Castle Park Industrial Estate
Ellon
AB41 9RG
UK
Telephone: +44 1358788094
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Coaching & Development: Simplified
9 Rhuarden Court
Grantown on Spey
PH26 3DA
UK
Telephone: +44 7931616343
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
1st Safety Solutions
8 Annat Road
Perth
PH2 7JF
UK
Telephone: +44 7931098041
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Andrews Management Centre Ltd
14 St Catherine Street
Cupar
KY15 4HH
UK
Telephone: +44 3300241316
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arena HR Ltd
Microtech Business Centre, Hill Street
Kilmarnock
KA3 1HA
UK
Telephone: +44 7805332236
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Michael Costello
30 West Craigs Crescent
EDINBURGH
EH12 8NB
UK
Telephone: +44 7545258095
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Health Environment And Risk Training
29 Sanderson Place, Newbigging
Newbigging
DD5 3RQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7730535281
NUTS: UKM71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:804428)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/07/2025