Scope
Description
THIS IS NOT A TENDERING OPPORTUNITY The Council has set up a Framework to provide First Aid Training related courses. There is 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 have been appointed to the Framework.
Contract 1. First Aid Training Framework
Supplier
Contract value
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 December 2025 to 8 December 2028
- Possible extension to 8 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
Contract 2. First Aid Training Framework
Supplier
Contract value
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 December 2025 to 8 December 2028
- Possible extension to 8 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
Contract 3. First Aid Training Framework
Supplier
Contract value
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 December 2025 to 8 December 2028
- Possible extension to 8 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
Information about tenders
- 22 tenders received
- 10 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 10 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
First Rate Training Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLWG-3178-PWNH
Baglan Bay Innovation Centre
Port Talbot
SA12 7AX
United Kingdom
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. First Aid Training Framework
Life Line Training & Operations
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDDL-9275-ZTPT
Seaway Parade
Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
United Kingdom
Email: Lifelinetrain@aol.com
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 3. First Aid Training Framework
St John Ambulance Cymru
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYH-2665-RBDM
Beignon Close
Cardiff
CF24 5PB
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. First Aid Training Framework
Contracting authority
Carmarthenshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVL-7854-TMRZ
County Hall
Carmarthen
SA31 1JP
United Kingdom
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales