Official UK procurement notice
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Associate Trainers
Authority: Dumfries and Galloway College (Education)
What is being bought14 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionDumfries 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.
- Recurrence: Potentially will be retendered at end of initial term at 4 January 2028 or after 1 or 2 of the 12 month extension periods. Any notice will be published approximately 4 months in advance.
CPV: Adult and other education services · Education and training services · Higher education services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 35 suppliers · 7 bids on the busiest of 6 lots (0.2 per place) · 10 appointed
Lots and requirements (14)Procurement structure
14 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Health and SafetyCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #2ConstructionCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #3Renewables / SustainabilityCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #4ElectricalCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #5DigitalCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #6EmployabilityCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #7Food HygieneCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #8Human ResourceCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #9AccountingCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #10EngineeringCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #11HighersCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #12Facility ServicesCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #13ManagementCancelledRenewal
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.
Lot #14Online Learning ResourcesCancelledRenewal
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Environmental | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Health and Safety | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 10 · Engineering | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 11 · Highers | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 12 · Facility Services | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 13 · Management | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 14 · Online Learning Resources | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 2 · Construction | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 3 · Renewables / Sustainability | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 4 · Electrical | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 5 · Digital | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 6 · Employability | 57% | 40% | 3% | |
| 7 · Food Hygiene | 57% | 40% | 3% |
2 more lots publish their own split on the notice.
- Suitability
Suitability – Authorisation or Membership
Please complete “Suitability - Authorisation or Membership” question in the Qualification Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Please refer to the note attachment to this question.
Tenderers must meet the minimum requirements in terms of Centre Approval and Awarding Body, for the lots and sub-categories applied for. Minimum requirements under this specific question on the SPD are highlighted against each lot and sub-category on the file provided within PCS-T.
You must provide confirmation that you are able to meet this requirement for the lots and sub-categories applied for and where available, provide electronically. Evidence not available electronically must be provided when requested by the Authority.
Where you are applying for a sub-category that requires to meet Centre Approval and Awarding Body, it is mandatory that you respond to this question.
Question 4A.2 & related 4A.2.1, 4A.2.2 &4A.2.3 - Bidders are required in country of establishment to hold a particular authorisation or membership of a particular organisation needed in order to be able to perform the service in question as stated in Section 2 of the ITT, Clause 2 – Agreement Lotting Structure
Pass = The Tenderer has provided confirmation that it will provide evidence of authorisation or membership of bodies required and applicable to that lot when requested by the Authority.
Fail = The Tenderer has not provided confirmation that it will provide evidence of authorisation or m…
- Economic & financial standing
Please complete “Insurance Requirements” in the Qualification Questionnaire in PCS-Tender.
It is a requirement that all Tenderers must have or commit to have the required insurance levels at commencement of the Agreement as indicated below and in PCS-T.
Question 4B.5.1b Employers Liability – 5,000,000GBP
(applicable where your company employs 1 or more people)
Question 4B.5.2 Other Insurances
Public Liability – 1,000,000GBP – for those lots to be delivered on premises
A copy of the Insurance Certificate or Brokers Letter must be provided prior to award to demonstrate that the Insurance requirements can be met.
Please confirm on PCS-T that you can meet this requirement and this information shall be provided when requested, prior to award.
Minimum: All Insurance requirements are minimum standards and are mandatory. A fail will result in elimination of the procurement exercise. Pass = The Tenderer has the relevant Insurance in place with evidence of an Insurance Certificate or the Tenderer has committed to obtaining the requ… - Technical & professional ability
Question 4C.1.2
Tenderers are required to provide 2 examples in the last 3 years to demonstrate that they have relevant experience to deliver the services as described for the applicable lot. Please refer to the note attachment and template provided for this question on PCS-T.
Question 4C.6 - Tenderers are required to provide confirmation that educational and professional qualifications are held by the service provider or the contractor itself as stated in Section 2 of the ITT, Clause 2 – Agreement Lotting Structure. Please refer to the note attachment for this question on PCS-T.
Tenderers staff who are delivering the service must meet the minimum requirements in terms of educational and professional qualifications for the lots and sub-categories applied for. Minimum requirements applicable to this specific question on the SPD are highlighted against each lot and sub-category in the document in PCS-T.
You must provide confirmation that you are able to meet this requirement for the lots and sub-categories applied for. Evidence must be provided when requested by the Authority.
Where you are applying for a sub-category that requires educational and/or professional qualification(s), it is mandatory that you respond to this question.
Question 4C.10
Please provide details of the proportion (i.e., percentage) of the contract that you intend to sub-contract.
Minimum: Q4C1.2 Pass = The Tenderer provided 2 examples of relevant experience in the last three years applicable to the lot. Fail = The Tenderer has not provided 2 examples of relevant experience in the last three years or the Tenderer has responded to the request but the examples provid…
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
- “Framework Agreement for the Provision of Associate Trainers” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 35 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
Yes · Potentially will be retendered at end of initial term at 4 January 2028 or after 1 or 2 of the 12 month extension periods. Any notice will be published approximately 4 months in advance.
- First published
- 4 Sept 2025, 14:57 BST
- Last source update
- 17 Mar 2026, 16:36 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 24 Oct 2025 – …
- Authority reference
2025-05-DGC37- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-024268- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-059444Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
As set out in the Invitation to Tender
Publisher note: 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)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 24 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 120 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 24 Oct 2025, 12:30 BST
Timeline
24 Oct 2025 → 17 Mar 2026 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period ends363 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown24 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened363 days ago24 Oct 2025, 12:30 BST
- Notice published219 days ago17 Mar 2026, 16:36 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete17 Mar 2026, 16:36 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast6 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Health and Safety
- Signed
- 12 Mar 2026
- Value
- £74,736
- Status
- active
Employability
- Signed
- 12 Mar 2026
- Value
- £19,200
- Status
- active
Facility Services
- Signed
- 12 Mar 2026
- Value
- £104,400
- Status
- active
Management
- Signed
- 12 Mar 2026
- Value
- £198,600
- Status
- active
Online Learning Resources
- Signed
- 12 Mar 2026
- Value
- £28,800
- Status
- active
Food Hygiene
- Signed
- 12 Mar 2026
- Value
- £27,500
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Health and Safety | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 6 · Employability | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 7 · Food Hygiene | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 12 · Facility Services | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 13 · Management | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 7 | — | — |
| 14 · Online Learning Resources | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Dumfries Sheriff CourtReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
10 commercial parties on the notice- Genesis OHS LtdFramework contractor
- Genius PeopleFramework contractor
- Knowledge Train LimitedFramework contractor
- Lighthouse Business Consultants LtdFramework contractor
- Merged EducationFramework contractor
- Perth InnovationFramework contractor
- The Skills NetworkFramework contractor
- Tickety Boo TrainingFramework contractor
- Tidal Global LtdFramework contractor
- Zilpany Limited T/A AlthrisFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.