Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UHI Perth
Crieff Road
Perth
PH1 2NX
Contact
Dee Matthew
deirdre.matthew.perth@uhi.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 1738877000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
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.
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