Scope
Description
The Council wishes to set up a Framework that will provide First Aid Training related courses. There will be one Lot, where the chosen Provider(s) will provide all courses mentioned below:
Paediatric Emergency First Aid at Work (one day course)
First Aid at Work (three-day course)
Emergency First Aid at Work (one day course)
In addition to the training courses listed above, there will be a requirement for the Provider to include specialist content when required, such as but not limited to:
Anaphylaxis management
Managing catastrophic bleeding, and
Choking rescue techniques in Learning Disabilities settings
The training is delivered on an 'as required' basis, and Providers should note there may be a need to deliver multiple courses at different venues across the Council on the same day. Training will be provided in Council premises i.e. libraries, schools, care homes etc. however, depending on course or team needs these may change during the course of the Framework Agreement, but will always remain within Council premises.
The Framework Agreement shall be for 3 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. A maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to the Framework.
Business Wales are available to provide tendering support. Further details of the types of support available from Business Wales can be found on https://businesswales.gov.wales/topics-and-guidance/tendering-and-supply-chain
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 December 2025 to 2 December 2028
- Possible extension to 2 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
There is an option to extend this Framework by up to 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL14 - South West Wales
Participation
Conditions of participation
To assist you in locating these opportunities on the BRAVO E Procurement System the project code is: project_59947
As this is an Open procedure, Tenderers must ensure that all ITT questions are fully responded to. The following ITT Project codes may further assist you in locating the opportunities: ITT Code: itt_118698
Please also ensure you check the Attachments area for any documents/ information which may assist you with your submission or you are required to upload as part of your submission as per information contained within the tender pack.
Suppliers Instructions How to express interest in this Tender:
1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is only required once)
- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- Click the "Suppliers register here" link
- Enter your correct business and user details
- Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete
- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
- Agree to the terms and conditions and click "continue"
2. Express an Interest in the Project
- Login to the portal with the username/password
- Click the "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Invitation to Tender Documents open to any registered supplier)
- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
- Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the screen
- This will move the ITT into your "My ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)
- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the ''Buyer Attachments" on the left hand side of the screen
3. Responding to the tender
- At the top of the screen you can choose to Create Response or Decline to Respond (please give a reason if declining)
- You can now use the Messages function on to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification
- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT
- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)
If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon - Fri (8am - 6pm) on:
- email: help@bravosolution.co.uk
- Phone: 0800 368 4850/ Fax: 020 7080 0480
Tenders or Requests to Participate must be sent to:
Official name:
www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Postal Address:
Carmarthenshire County Council will be conducting this procurement exercise through the Value Wales e-Tendering portal. This can be found at www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk, all information may be downloaded and returned through this channel.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 October 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
This procurement exercise will be conducted on https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Cost | Cost | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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 Davies
Email: HaLDavies@carmathenshire.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