Scope
Description
Carmarthenshire County Council is preparing to establish a framework for the delivery of first aid training courses. As part of our preliminary market engagement, we are seeking to understand the current market landscape, identify organisations capable of delivering these courses, and explore how Providers can meet our specific requirements.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2029
- Possible extension to 9 October 2033
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
Contract locations
- UKL14 - South West Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 June 2025
Engagement process description
Carmarthenshire County Council is preparing to establish a framework for the delivery of first aid training courses, including Paediatric Emergency First Aid at Work (one day), First Aid at Work (three day), Emergency First Aid at Work (one day), and a range of specialist courses such as Anaphylaxis Management, Catastrophic Bleeding Management, and Choking Rescue Techniques in Learning Disabilities settings.
As part of our preliminary market engagement, we are seeking to understand the current market landscape, identify organisations capable of delivering these courses, and explore how Providers can meet our specific requirements. The information gathered through this questionnaire will help inform the development of our specification and procurement approach, ensuring that the framework is robust, fit for purpose, and aligned with best practice.
The questionnaire can be accessed via the following link, https://forms.office.com/e/44hSpV0q1D
Participation in this exercise is not part of a formal procurement process and does not constitute a commitment to tender or guarantee of future work. All responses will be treated in confidence and used solely to inform our planning and decision-making. We welcome input from all interested providers, including those new to public sector contracts.
Thank you for your time and contribution.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
25 August 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Carmarthenshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVL-7854-TMRZ
County Hall
Carmarthen
SA31 1JP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Hayley Louise Davies
Email: HaLDavies@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales