Planning

Commercial Associate Trainers

  • UHI Perth

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-036735

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-055771

Published 2 July 2025, 12:03pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

UHI Perth

Crieff Road

Perth

PH1 2NX

Contact

Dee Matthew

Email

deirdre.matthew.perth@uhi.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1738877000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.perth.uhi.ac.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00464

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Education

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Commercial Associate Trainers

Reference number

CS-PC-21748

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The requirement is for the provision of both online and face to face training courses for various topics under separate lots as stated in the description.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £166,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Leadership & Management

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance

This framework agreement is for a mix of online and face to face training delivery

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot shall include the following course delivery

People Management

Customer Service

Handling Difficult Conversations

Managing Conflict

Assertiveness Training

Effective Communication

Managing a Hybrid Team

Developing Effective Teams

Time Management

Leading and Motivating Teams

Effective Delegation

Developing a Resilient team

Performance Management

Coaching Skills

Creating a Positive Working Culture

Leadership Skills

Managing Change

two.2.14) Additional information

As the framework agreement embeds, course subject matter may develop or other innovative courses may be added

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Marketing & Media

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance

This framework agreement is for a mix of online and face to face training delivery

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot shall include the following course delivery

Social Media Skills

Digital Marketing

Social Media Marketing

Social Media Content

two.2.14) Additional information

As the framework agreement embeds, course subject matter may develop or other innovative courses may be added.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Digital

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance

This framework agreement is for a mix of online and face to face training delivery.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot shall include the following course delivery

Microsoft Office Packages - Introduction

Microsoft Office Packages - Intermediate

Microsoft Office Packages - Advanced

Power BI - Introduction

Power BI - Intermediate

Power BI - Advanced

Microsoft Teams

Artificail Intelligence (AI)

two.2.14) Additional information

As the framework agreement embeds, course subject matter may develop or other innovative courses may be added.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Project Management

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance

This framework agreement is for a mix of online and face to face training delivery

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot shall include the following course delivery:

Introduction to project Management Principles.

two.2.14) Additional information

As the framework agreement embeds, course subject matter may develop or other innovative courses may be added.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Finance & Accounting

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance

This framework agreement is for a mix of online and face to face training delivery

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot shall include the following course delivery

Accounting Software Training (Xero)

Finance for Non finance Managers

two.2.14) Additional information

As the framework agreement embeds, course subject matter may develop or other innovative courses may be added.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Hospitality

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance

This framework agreement is for a mix of online and face to face training delivery.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot shall include the following course delivery:

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene

Worldhost Customer Service

BIIAB Personal License Certificate (SCQF Level 6)

two.2.14) Additional information

As the framework agreement embeds, course subject matter may develop or other innovative courses may be added.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Health & Wellbeing

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance

This framework agreement is for a mix of online and face to face training delivery

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot shall include the following course delivery:

Emergency First Aid at Work

Mental health Awareness

Outdoor Frist Aid

two.2.14) Additional information

As the framework agreement embeds, course subject matter may develop or other innovative courses may be added.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance

This framework agreement is for a mix of online and face to face training delivery

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot shall include the following course delivery:

3D Printing

Robotic Arm

Laser Cutting

two.2.14) Additional information

Other related subject matter that may arise throughout the duration of the framework agreement.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Business

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance

This framework agreement is for a mix of online and face to face training delivery

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot shall include the following course delivery:

Small Business Package

Driver CPC

Forklift Truck Training

Working at Height

Tractor Driving

Security Industry Authority (SIA)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

two.2.14) Additional information

As the framework agreement embeds, course subject matter may develop or other innovative courses may be added.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

11 August 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: No


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

This Prior Information Notice is a request for information to determine suppliers in the market, types of courses available and interest in a framework agreement for associate trainers covering a range of subjects under different lots that UHI Perth may be required to deliver either online or face to face over the period of the framework agreement.

The total value is unknown however estimated.

The final value will be determined by UHI Perth’s need over the period of the framework agreement.

The information provided in this PIN Notice is indicative and is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

The College has set out indicative lots however reserves the right to change information for the formal contract notice at the point of advertisement. The structure of the framework agreement will be informed by the findings from our market research.

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=803192.

(SC Ref:803192)