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Contract Award Notice

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Associate Trainers

  • First published: 18 March 2026
  • Last modified: 18 March 2026
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Dumfries and Galloway College
Authority ID:
AA69002
Publication date:
18 March 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Dumfries and Galloway College is seeking contractors for a Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers. This will include the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Dumfries and Galloway College

Bankend Road

Dumfries

DG1 4FD

UK

Contact person: Angela Van Gelder

Telephone: +44 1314428961

E-mail: avangelder@apuc-scot.ac.uk

NUTS: UKM92

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.dumgal.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00448

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Associate Trainers

Reference number: 2025-05-DGC37

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Dumfries and Galloway College is seeking contractors for a Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers. This will include the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 453 236.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Health and Safety

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Health and Safety related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- NEBOSH General Certificate (SCQF Level 6)

- IOSH Managing Safely (SCQF Level 5)

- REHIS Elementary H & S (SCQF Level 5)

- Highfield Award in the Principles of Fire Safety Level 2 (SCQF Level 6)

- Manual Handling

- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

- Legionella and Legionnaires Disease Awareness

- Risk Assessment

- Construction Design and Management Regulations

- Door Supervisors

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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

Construction

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Construction related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- Site Supervisors Safety Training Course

- Site Management Safety Training Course

- Multiskilling courses

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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

Renewables / Sustainability

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Renewables/Sustainability related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- BPEC Solar PV (SCQF Level 6)

- BPEC Electrical Energy Storage System (SCQF Level 6)

- C & G 2921-34 Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small commercial Electric Vehicle Charging installations (SCQF Level 5)

- C & G 2921-33 Level 3 Award in Installation and Maintenance of Large-Scale Electric Vehicle Charging installations (SCQF Level 5)

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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

Electrical

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Electrical related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- C & G 2377-77 Level 3 Award in the In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (SCQF Level 6)

- C & G 2391-52 Initial & Periodic Electrical Inspection & Testing (SCQF Level 6)

- C & G 2382-22 18th Edition Wiring regulations (SCQF Level 6)

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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

Digital

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Digital related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- EXCEL – Beginners

- EXCEL – Intermediate

- EXCEL – Advanced

- AI for Business

- Digital Marketing

- Introduction to Power BI

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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

Employability

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Employability related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- Building Own Employability Skills

- Preparation for Employment

- Responsibilities of Employment

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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: 7

II.2.1) Title

Food Hygiene

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Food Hygiene related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- REHIS Advanced Food Hygiene (SCQF Level 8)

- REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene (SCQF Level 7)

- REHIS Advanced HACCP (SCQF Level 8)

- REHIS Intermediate Certificate in HACCP for food manufacturing (SCQF Level 7)

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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: 8

II.2.1) Title

Human Resource

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Human Resource related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

- SQA Planning and Delivering Training Sessions to Groups (SCQF Level 6).

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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: 9

II.2.1) Title

Accounting

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Accounting related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- AAT Foundation Certificate (SCQF Level 5)

- AAT Diploma in Accounting

- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Book keeping

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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: 10

II.2.1) Title

Engineering

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Engineering related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- Diploma in Engineering (SCQF Level 7)

- SVQ Fabrication & Welding (SCQF Level 6)

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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: 11

II.2.1) Title

Highers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Higher and related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- Higher English

- Higher Languages

- Maths Application of Maths

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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: 12

II.2.1) Title

Facility Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Facility Services related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- SVQ Facility Services

- SVQ Facility Management

- SVQ Warehousing

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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: 13

II.2.1) Title

Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Management related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- Prince 2

- Prince 2 Agile

- Agile PM

- CMI Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Mgmt

- CMI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management & Leadership

- Management Workshops

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Kay Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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: 14

II.2.1) Title

Online Learning Resources

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM92


Main site or place of performance:

Dumfries and Stranraer

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the Provision of Online Learning Resources Courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories:

- Introduction to Domestic Retrofit

- Introduction to renewable technologies

- Transitioning to Net Zero

- Environmental sustainability for Managers

- Introduction to Airtightness and ventilation

- Introduction to Insulation and Building Treatments

- Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning

- Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing

- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care

- Level 2 Award in Prevention and Control of Infection

- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of mental Health Problems

The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Courses Offered / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Approach to Contract / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Service Delivery – Implementation and Management / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Information Security / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 3

Quality criterion: Responsible Procurement - Environmental / Weighting: 3

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

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 000-053979

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Health and Safety

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/03/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

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: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Genesis OHS Ltd

7-9 Buccleuch Street

Dumfries

DG1 2AT

UK

Telephone: +44 1387248811

NUTS: UK

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

Telephone: +44 7903310753

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 74 736.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Construction

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Renewables / Sustainability

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Electrical

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Digital

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: Employability

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/03/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

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: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lighthouse Business Consultants Ltd

Holmleigh, Wernrheolydd, Raglan

Monmouthshire

NP15 2LJ

UK

Telephone: +44 7809552655

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: : 19 200.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: Food Hygiene

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/03/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 27 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Title: Human Resource

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Title: Accounting

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Title: Engineering

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Title: Highers

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 12

Title: Facility Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/03/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Genius People

1439 Cumbernauld Road, Millerston

Glasgow

G33 1AN

UK

Telephone: +44 7825955417

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: : 104 400.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 13

Title: Management

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/03/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

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

Tidal Global Ltd

123 Harvey Drive, Chestfield

Whitstable

CT5 3QY

UK

Telephone: +44 7539107498

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Perth Innovation

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

Genius People

1439 Cumbernauld Road, Millerston

Glasgow

G33 1AN

UK

Telephone: +44 7825955417

NUTS: UKM82

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

Knowledge Train Limited

20 Old Bailey

London

EC4M 7AN

UK

Telephone: +44 7853203401

NUTS: UKI31

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

Telephone: +44 7809552655

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Zilpany Limited T/A Althris

17A Rathfarnham Park, Dublin 14

Dublin

D14TP65

IE

Telephone: +353 872916403

NUTS: IE

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 198 600.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 14

Title: Online Learning Resources

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/03/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

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

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Skills Network

6 Abbey Court, Benedict Drive

Selby, Yorkshire

YO8 8RY

UK

Telephone: +44 1757210522

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 28 800.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

All values in this notice are indicative and may vary up or down. The College is not committed to any expenditure or expenditure of values stated in this notice.

(SC Ref:825104)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Dumfries Sheriff Court

Buccleuch Street

Dumfries

DG1 2AN

UK

Telephone: +44 1387262334

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/dumfries-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

17/03/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80400000 Adult and other education services Education and training services
80000000 Education and training services Education
80300000 Higher education services Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
avangelder@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
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