Planning

Training Provisions Framework

  • Dumfries and Galloway Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-007337

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04e83a (view related notices)

Published 26 February 2025, 4:40pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Procurement Team, Carruthers House

Dumfries

DG1 2HP

Contact

Laura O'Neil

Email

Laura.ONeil@dumgal.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.dumgal.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Training Provisions Framework

Reference number

DGCP-0314

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This notice is for a proposed renewal framework for training provisions. This framework will be to provide Dumfries and Galloway Council Departments a framework providing an appropriate supplier list for the provision of vocational training.

Please note that at this stage the scope of the framework and its Lot(s) are subject to change.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Technical Training - Roads, Grounds, Waste and Specialist

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80540000 - Environmental training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services
  • 79632000 - Personnel-training services
  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Main site or place of performance

Dumfries and Galloway Council area

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The services within this lot, lot 4 may encompass a range of Technical training including Ground, Waste, Roads and Specialist training, which may include:

Streetworks Operatives

Streetworks Refresher

Temporary Works Training - General Awareness, Supervisor, Co-ordinator

Ride on Roller

PA1/PA6 Pesticides

Woodchipper

Woodchipper Refresher

Tractor Driving (Combi Tractor Mower)

Tractor + flail arm

Playground Inspection, Operational, Inspector and Maintenance

Cemetery Operatives Training

Grave Shoring & Burial

Mini Digger

Ride on Mower

Water Jetting Novice

Water Jetting Refresher

Working in Confined Spaces

Weighbridge Operations

MIDAS (Train the Trainer) – MiniBus Driver Awareness Scheme

Gas CCN1 & Elements training inc’ Commercial Gas and Oil (OFTEC) Training

Electrical

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting

Banksman Train the Trainer (plus refresher) – RTITB

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) CITB

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) Refresher CITB

Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (plus requalification) – CITB

Train the Trainer

MEWP

Cat C Training and Tests

RT Telescopic Lift Truck

Sign, Lighting & Guarding

PASMA Towers

Forklift Novice & Refresher

Abrasive Wheels

Safe Working Practices around Construction Plant Equipment - CITB

Avoiding danger from Overhead Services

Telehandler Novice

Telehandler Refresher

Counterbalance Lift Truck

IRTEC

IPAF Scissor & Harness

12D Traffic Management System

Excavator 180 and 360

Industrial Gas Inspection and Use

Hydraulic Shoring

Johnston Mechanical Sweeper

Powered Pole Pruner

National Pool Plant Operatives (NPPO)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Health and Safety

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80330000 - Safety education services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Main site or place of performance

Dumfries and Galloway Council area

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The services within this lot, lot 5 may encompass a range of Health and Safety training, which may include:

IOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely Refresher

Health and Safety for Leaders

CALM Training – Train the trainer

TeamTeach Train the Trainer

Manual Handling Train the Trainer & Risk Assessor

Manual Handling - People Moving People Train the Trainer

COSHH Assessor Course

COSHH – Sharps & Bodily Fluids

Fire Risk Assessor – Low Risk

Fire Risk – Medium Risk

SCQF Level 6 Fire Safety Qualification eg NEBOSH Fire Safety or Fire Protection Association L3/4 or equivalent

PPE – Face Fit Training

Asbestos - Surveying & Sampling for Asbestos in Buildings - P402

Asbestos - Management - Appointed Person/ P405

Confined Spaces

Legionella Awareness Training

Competent Person Ventilation Training (3 days)

CDM Training

Workplace Noise Risk Assessment

Vibration & VWF and Whole-Body Risk Assessment and Management

Accredited Ergonomics - 5 day

COSHH Risk Assessment & Control P304 Proficiency Qualification

ISO45001 Lead H&S Auditor Course (& conversion for those with BS EN 18001)

Certified PUWER Risk Assessment and Inspection

NEBOSH Certificate Occupational Safety and Health

NEBOSH Certificate Construction Health and Safety

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Information Technology

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
  • 80340000 - Special education services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80533100 - Computer training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Main site or place of performance

Dumfries and Galloway Council area

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The services within this lot, lot 2 may encompass a range of Information Technology training, which may include:

Introduction to Word

Introduction to Excel

MS Outlook

Int/Adv Excel

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

First Aid Training

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Main site or place of performance

Dumfries and Galloway Council area

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The services within this lot, lot 3 may encompass a range of First Aid Training which may include:

First Aid at Work - Emergency

First Aid - Paediatric

First Aid at Work

Outdoor First Aid

Mental Health First Aid

SAFETALK

Neurodivergence

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Corporate Training

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
  • 80330000 - Safety education services
  • 80340000 - Special education services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 75121000 - Administrative educational services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Main site or place of performance

Dumfries and Galloway Council area

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The services within this lot, lot 1 may encompass a range of Corporate Training, which may include:

Active Listening and Note Taking

Conflict Management

Presentation Skills

Facilitation Skills

Managing your own stress

Chairing Skills

Train the Trainer

Stress Management for Managers

Project Management

Managing Change

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

2 June 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=791545.

(SC Ref:791545)