Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
West College Scotland
Renfrew Road
Paisley
PA3 4DR
UK
Contact person: Claire Earnshaw
Telephone: +44 3006006060
E-mail: claire.earnshaw@wcs.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00465
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 provision of Associate Trainers to West College Scotland
Reference number: WCS 20/151
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The College is looking to appoint a number of service providers on a framework contract to provide Associate Trainer services on a call-off basis subject to demand.
The College will be seeking bids from service providers delivering training courses in the following areas:
- Health & Safety & First Aid training
- Non-Accredited training
- Accredited Management training
- Accredited Water Hygiene Training
- Accredited Electrical Training
- Wellbeing training
- Digital Skills training
- Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training
- Green Skills training
- Advanced Manufacturing training
- Software & Cyber Security training
- Life Sciences training
The training is to be delivered at the College's campuses at;
West College Scotland has campuses at;
- Paisley Campus; Renfrew Road Paisley
- Clydebank Campus; Queens Quay, Glasgow
- Greenock Campus; Finnart Street, Greenock
- Waterfront Campus; Customhouse Way, Greenock
Training Courses may also be required to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, in person, or by a blended approach.
Bespoke training courses may also be required where the Associate Trainer will spend time developing appropriate content for delivery, approved by the faculty.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
350 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
1. Health & Safety and First Aid training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80550000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Health & Safety and First Aid training including but not limited to;
- First Aid Training
- IOSH Health & Safety Training
- NEBOSH Health and Safety Training
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the Tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
2. Non-Accredited training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Non-Accredited training including but not limited to;
- Managing Process
- Managing Development
- People Performance
- Innovating Business Models
- Digital Transformation in SMEs
- Adopting Emerging Technologies
- Lean and Agile Methodologies
- Entrepreneurial Leadership in Construction and Engineering
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the Tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
3a. Accredited Management training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Accredited Management training. Example topics include;
- Project management
- Management & Leadership
- First Line Management
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the Tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
3b. Accredited Water Hygiene training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80531000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Accredited Water Hygiene training. Example topics include;
- Water Treatment Technologies
- Sustainable Water Resource Management
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
3c. Accredited Electrical training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80531000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Accredited Electrical training. Example topics include;
- Safe Isolation Installation
- IET’s 18th Edition and 19th Edition Wiring Regulations
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
4. Wellbeing Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80561000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Wellbeing training. Example topics include Mental Health, Manager Development & British Sign Language.
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
5. Digital Skills Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Digital Skills training. Example topics include
- Digital Communications
- Digital Technologies
- Digital Fundamentals
- Digital Business
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Agility
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
6. Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training. Example topics include;
- Data Science,
- Data Science Applications,
- Introduction to AI/Machine Learning
- Ethics in Data, AI/Machine Learning
- Deep Learning Models
- Python Programming
- Data Visualisation
- Statistics
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
7. Green Skills training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Green Skills training. Example topics include;
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Offshore & Onshore Wind
- Microgeneration
- Solar
- Construction including Retrofit
- Sustainable Transportation (EV)
- Sustainability and Green Innovation
- Sustainability, Carbon Literacy, Carbon Accounting
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
8. Advanced Manufacturing training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Advanced Manufacturing training. Example topics include;
- Sensors, Robotics & Automation
- Space & Satellite
- Sustainability in Manufacturing
- Additive Manufacturing, Materials & Digital Twins
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
9. Software & Cyber Security training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Software & Cyber Security training. Example topics include;
- Cyber Security
- Microsoft Certification
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
10. Life Sciences training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
The geographic focus for the delivery of the Associate Trainer service will be the West College Scotland campuses at Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for delivery of Life Sciences training. Example topics include;
- Biotechnology
- Medical Physics
- Bio-Science
Please refer to II.1.4 of the Contract Notice and the Statement of Requirements (within ITT Stage 1) for further detail.il.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As detailed in the tender documents
/ Weighting: 60
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 000-011050
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: 1. Health & Safety and First Aid training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
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: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enlighten Training Ltd incorporating South Beach Holdings
Marathon House, Olympic Business Park , Drybridge Road
Dundonald
KA2 9BE
UK
Telephone: +44 1563852220
NUTS: UKM83
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: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 58 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: 2. Non-Accredited training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 18
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
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: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Houstonexchange.co.uk
CBC House, 24 Canning Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8EG
UK
Telephone: +44 1312722787
NUTS: UKM83
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: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 58 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: 3a. Accredited Management training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
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: 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
Tickety Boo Training
Kier Estate Office, Craigarnhall
Bridge of Allan
FK9 4NG
UK
Telephone: +44 7921383473
NUTS: UKM83
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: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 58 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: 3b. Accredited Water Hygiene training
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: 3c. Accredited Electrical training
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: 4. Wellbeing Training
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: 5. Digital Skills Training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
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: 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
Successful Learning Solutions Ltd
5 WOODBURN TERRACE
EDINBURGH
EH10 4SH
UK
Telephone: +44 7541537462
NUTS: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academy of Enterprise Education (AEE)
77 The Fairways, The Oaks
White British
G718PB
UK
Telephone: +44 7880501812
NUTS: UKM83
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: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 58 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: 6. Data Science, AI and Machine Learning training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
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:
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: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academy of Enterprise Education (AEE)
77 The Fairways, The Oaks
White British
G718PB
UK
Telephone: +44 7880501812
NUTS: UKM83
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: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 58 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: 7. Green Skills training
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: 8. Advanced Manufacturing training
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: 9. Software & Cyber Security training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
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
Successful Learning Solutions Ltd
5 WOODBURN TERRACE
EDINBURGH
EH10 4SH
UK
Telephone: +44 7541537462
NUTS: UKM83
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: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 58 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: 10. Life Sciences training
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 VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note this is a dual stage tender process with respondents passing Stage 1 (Qualification and Selection) being carried through to the Stage 2 of the tender process where the tender documentation will be issued. The evaluation criteria for this first stage process is detailed in the ITT (Stage 1) document.
(SC Ref:810517)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
PO Box 23 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Glasgow Sheriff Court
PO Box 23 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Glasgow Sheriff Court
PO Box 23 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/09/2025