Training Services for the Engineering Industry

Location

Forth Valley College Falkirk campus and Contractor's location

Description

The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of training courses for the engineering industry.

Total Quantity or Scope

Forth Valley College, as an ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) accredited training provider, requires to appoint an external training provider to deliver training courses for apprentices taking part in the APTUS Apprenticeship Programme, including a medical examination (drug and alcohol screening, fit to train, shoulder measurement), accommodation and meals. Courses for other candidates not part of the APTUS programme may also be required. The courses to be delivered are: - BOSIET, CA-EBS, MIST including OGUK Medical – to be delivered within premises organised by the Contractor. - Task Based Risk Assessment, Manual Handling Awareness and Authorised Gas Tester Level 3 – to be delivered within Forth Valley College’s Falkirk Campus.

Renewal Options

The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 3 periods of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements. The Contractor may be required to provide training services for additional groups outside of the ECITB APTUS programme.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 80531200 - Technical training services
• 80500000 - Training services
• 80510000 - Specialist training services
• 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
• 80531100 - Industrial training services
• 80550000 - Safety training services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

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=806568. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:806568) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=806568