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Contract Award Notice

Professional Learning Services Framework

  • First published: 11 July 2026
  • Last modified: 11 July 2026
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Stirling Council
Authority ID:
AA20971
Publication date:
11 July 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Stirling Council is seeking to award a framework for the provision of high quality professional learning, including formal qualifications, certificated courses and other evidence based learning.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Stirling Council

Strategic Commissioning, Old Viewforth

Stirling

FK8 2ET

UK

Telephone: +44 1786233384

E-mail: robbd@stirling.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM77

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.stirling.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00146

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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

Professional Learning Services Framework

Reference number: SC2425-0223

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80500000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Stirling Council is seeking to award a framework for the provision of high quality professional learning, including formal qualifications, certificated courses and other evidence based learning.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 527 552.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Delivery of required qualifications to meet SSSC registration

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77


Main site or place of performance:

Stirling

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stirling Council are seeking providers who can deliver SCQF Childhood Practice qualifications, which meet SSSC registration requirements for support workers, practitioners and managers.

The following requirements are deemed mandatory. N.B. Tenderers may be deemed as non-compliant if your company cannot provide the requirements as stated below.

The provider must be able deliver courses which meet the SSSC registration requirement for Support Workers, Practitioners and Managers working in Day Care of Children Services;

Suppliers must be able to provide at least 2 of the following courses in order to tender for this lot of the framework, however if suppliers are unable to a price for any of these courses then the highest price submitted by the other tenderers will be used for evaluation purposes.

Courses should include 2 or more of the following courses;

SVQ II Social Services Children and Young People

SVQ III Social Services Children and Young People

PDA Level 8 Childhood Practice

PDA Level 9 Childhood Practice

HND Childhood Practice

The provider may in addition provide any other relevant qualification accepted by the SSSC;

The provider shall also provide part qualifications, for example, individual modules required on a request and / or top-up basis;

The provider shall deliver these courses on a part-time and evening basis, within Stirling locality, or via online platform or blended learning;

The provider shall be Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) approved.

The provider shall be registered with the Students Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS);

The provider shall provide training which meets requirements of the Blueprint for 2020: The Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland: National Standards (Scottish Government, 2018);

Providers offering training for Managers / Lead Practitioners must be approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and fully comply with the Standard for Childhood Practice.

Deliver part/all courses online if required (e.g. COVID-19)

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Cost / Weighting: 60

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

Delivery of relevant early learning and childcare training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77


Main site or place of performance:

Stirling

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

We are seeking providers of high quality, face to face and / or online, training to support early learning and childcare (ELC) practitioners to:

Increase knowledge of child development theory and early brain development;

Develop practical ideas on developing learning through play;

Inspire creativity and develop innovative practice;

Engage parents in play and learning;

Provide high quality outdoor play and learning opportunities;

Support children’s health and wellbeing, including mental health and growth mindset;

Provide effective early maths and literacy experiences;

Support children to develop transferable skills;

Effectively lead an ELC service.

The following requirements are deemed mandatory. N.B. Tenderers may be deemed as non-compliant if your company cannot provide the requirements as stated below.

The provider shall deliver flexible and creative professional learning delivered by recognised and qualified providers; who can deliver high quality, innovative professional learning;

The provider shall deliver training which is linked to Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition principles, local and national priorities and reflects SSSC professional standards;

The provider shall deliver training linked to at least one of the following; Child development theory and early brain development; Learning through play; Creativity; Parental Engagement; Outdoor Play; Health and wellbeing; Maths; Literacy; Leadership.

All courses must be suitable for staff working with children under the age of 5 years

The provider shall deliver courses in or within travelling distance to Stirling Schools and Nurseries where required;

The provider shall deliver training that reflects relevant parts of Education Scotland’s national model of professional learning and the key principles and features of effective learning;

Deliver part/all courses online if required (e.g. COVID-19)

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: MS1 Compliance to Specification / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion: MS2 Expertise of Trainers / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion: MS3 Delivery Arrangements / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: MS4 Contingency Planning / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: MS5 Community Benefits / Weighting: 5

Cost criterion: Cost / Weighting: 0

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

Delivery of certificated First Aid Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77


Main site or place of performance:

Stirling

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service specification is for the provision of First Aid Training that has been commissioned by the Schools, Learning and Education Team to meet essential learning requirements for a diverse workforce.

The provider shall deliver certificated First Aid training; course titles are:

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

First Aid at Work (FAW) 18 hours

First Aid at Work (FAW) requalification 12 hours

Paediatric First Aid (or First Aid at Work (FAW) Babies and Children 0-8 years) 12 hours

Emergency Paediatric First Aid - 6 hours

The following requirements are deemed mandatory. N.B. Tenderers may be deemed as non-compliant if your company cannot provide the requirements as stated below.

The provider shall deliver certificated First Aid training, including First Aid at Work and/or Emergency First Aid and/or Paediatric First Aid and/or Emergency Paediatric First Aid. It is preferred that suppliers can provide all courses detailed above if not then suppliers must be able to provide prices for at least 3 courses detailed above. If suppliers are unable to price for any of these courses then the highest price submitted by the other tenderers will be used for evaluation purposes.

The Provider must deliver courses in or within travelling distance to Stirling Schools or Nurseries where required. Blended learning opportunities would also be welcomed;

The Provider must ensure that the training meets the statutory requirements laid out in the following pieces of legislation:

- Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)

The Provider must comply with HSE advice and work in compliance with the Assessment Principles for First Aid Qualifications.

If suppliers are providing First Aid at Work (FAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW)requalification these courses must be SQA accredited. This does not apply for Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or Emergency Paediatric First Aid.

The Provider must use training materials, and teach first aid management of injuries and illness in accordance with current guidelines published by the Resuscitation Council (UK); and

- The current edition of the first-aid manual of the Voluntary Aid Societies (St John Ambulance, British Red Cross, St Andrew’s First Aid); or

- other equivalent published guidelines, provided they are in line with the above or supported by a responsible body of medical opinion.

The Provider must ensure that trainer to delegate ratios are in accordance with current guidelines published by the Resuscitation Council (UK); and the current edition of the first-aid manual of the Voluntary Aid Societies (St John Ambulance, British Red Cross, St Andrew’s First Aid).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Cost / Weighting: 60

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

Delivery of certificated Food Hygiene training and Level 2 Food Safety

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77


Main site or place of performance:

Stirling

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service specification is for the provision of Food Hygiene / Safety Training that has been commissioned by the Schools, Learning and Education Team to meet essential learning requirements for a diverse workforce.

We are seeking providers who can provide certificated Elementary Food Hygiene(Face to Face or blended); Basic/Introductory Food Hygiene; Intermediate Food Hygiene.

Lot 4A - Level 2 Food Safety (Online)

The following requirements are deemed mandatory. N.B. Tenderers may be deemed as non-compliant if your company cannot provide the requirements as stated below.

Lot 4 - Provide certificated Elementary Food Hygiene, Introductory Food Hygiene and Intermediate Food Hygiene, which enables practitioners to carry out required food handling duties.

Lot 4 A– Provide certificated Level 2 Food Safety (online) which enables practitioners to carry out required food handling duties.

Elementary Food Hygiene providers should be approved by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS), in line with the REHIS Regulations.

Level 2 Food Safety providers should have relevant accreditation / approval, for example, CPD Certified, ROSPA approved, Institute of Hospitality endorsed, EHO approved or equivalent.

Deliver courses in or within travelling distance to Stirling Schools or Nurseries where required or online in relation to Lot 4A;

Deliver courses at a variety of times suitable to catering, care and schools, learning and education, e.g. morning, afternoon, twilight, evening, full day / half day.

Deliver part/all courses online if required (e.g. COVID-19)

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Cost / Weighting: 60

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

Open 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 000-073901

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Delivery of required qualifications to meet SSSC registration

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/06/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Child Central Training Limited

3 & 5 The Offices, Fountain Mews, Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan

Stirling

FK9 4EN

UK

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dumfries and Galloway College

Bankend Road, Dumfries

Dumfries

DG1 4FD

UK

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forth Valley College

Grangemouth Road

Falkirk

FK2 9AD

UK

NUTS: UKM76

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

New College Lanarkshire

1 Enterprise Way

Motherwell

ML1 2TX

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Training Initiatives Ltd t/a TIGERS

Suite 1, C1, City Park, Alexandra Parade, Glasgow , Alexandra Parade

Glasgow

G31 3AU.

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Lothian College

Almondvale Crescent

Livingston

EH54 7EP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 320 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Delivery of relevant early learning and childcare training

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/06/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kate Hookham T/a Do Learn

10 Kippenross Home Farm, Glen Road

Dunblane

Fk150JZ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

National Numeracy

Unit 54/55, Sussex Innovation Centre, Science Park Square

Brighton

BN1 9SB

UK

NUTS: UKJ21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

New College Lanarkshire

1 Enterprise Way

Motherwell

ML1 2TX

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Training Initiatives Ltd t/a TIGERS

Suite 1, C1, City Park, Alexandra Parade, Glasgow , Alexandra Parade

Glasgow

G31 3AU.

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Lothian College

Almondvale Crescent

Livingston

EH54 7EP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

With Kids

15 Annfield Place

Glasgow

G31 2XE

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 80 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Delivery of certificated First Aid Training

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/06/2026

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

West Lothian College

Almondvale Crescent

Livingston

EH54 7EP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forth Valley College

Grangemouth Road

Falkirk

FK2 9AD

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Green Cross Training Ltd

Clyde Offices, 48 West George Street

Glasgow

G2 1BP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MARVEL TRAINING LTD.

60A STATION ROAD, KIVETON PARK

SHEFFIELD

S26 6QQ

UK

NUTS: UKE32

The contractor is an SME: 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

NUTS: UKM

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

Synergy Training Services Ltd

69, Harlequin Court

Hamilton

ML3 8SW

UK

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Care Learning & Development

2/3 63 Kilnside Road

Paisley

PA1 1RP

UK

NUTS: UKM8

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 81 400.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Delivery of certificated Food Hygiene training and Level 2 Food Safety

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/06/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 12

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 12

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forth Valley College

Grangemouth Road

Falkirk

FK2 9AD

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MARVEL TRAINING LTD.

60A STATION ROAD, KIVETON PARK

SHEFFIELD

S26 6QQ

UK

NUTS: UKE32

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

Catersafe Food Hygiene

1360 Pollokshaws Road

Glasgow

G41 3SB

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dumfries and Galloway College

Bankend Road

Dumfries

DG14FD

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

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.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lighthouse Business Consultants Ltd

Holmleigh, Wernrheolydd, Raglan

Monmouthshire

NP15 2LJ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 46 152.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Lot 4 is for the delivery of certificated Food Hygiene training and Lot 4A is for Level 2 Food Safety (Online).

Suppliers awarded onto Lot 4:

Catersafe Food Hygiene

Dumfries & Galloway College

Forth Valley College

MARVEL TRAINING LTD.

Next Generation Training Limited

Tickety Boo Training

Suppliers awarded on to Lot 4A:

Forth Valley College

Lighthouse Business Consultants Limited

Marvel Training LTD

(SC Ref:836991)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Stirling Sheriff Court

Stirling

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

10/07/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education
80500000 Training services Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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Main contact:
robbd@stirling.gov.uk
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