Framework Agreement for the Provision of Associate Trainers

A Contract Award Notice
by DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£453K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
17 Mar 2026
Delivery
To 17 Mar 2030 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Dumfries and Stranraer

Geochart for 2 buyers and 21 suppliers

Description

Dumfries and Galloway College is seeking contractors for a Framework for the Provision of Associate Trainers. This will include the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources.

Lot Division

1 Health and Safety

This lot is for the Provision of Health and Safety related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - NEBOSH General Certificate (SCQF Level 6) - IOSH Managing Safely (SCQF Level 5) - REHIS Elementary H & S (SCQF Level 5) - Highfield Award in the Principles of Fire Safety Level 2 (SCQF Level 6) - Manual Handling - COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) - Legionella and Legionnaires Disease Awareness - Risk Assessment - Construction Design and Management Regulations - Door Supervisors The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
2 Construction

This lot is for the Provision of Construction related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Site Supervisors Safety Training Course - Site Management Safety Training Course - Multiskilling courses The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
3 Renewables / Sustainability

This lot is for the Provision of Renewables/Sustainability related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - BPEC Solar PV (SCQF Level 6) - BPEC Electrical Energy Storage System (SCQF Level 6) - C & G 2921-34 Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small commercial Electric Vehicle Charging installations (SCQF Level 5) - C & G 2921-33 Level 3 Award in Installation and Maintenance of Large-Scale Electric Vehicle Charging installations (SCQF Level 5) The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
4 Electrical

This lot is for the Provision of Electrical related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - C & G 2377-77 Level 3 Award in the In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (SCQF Level 6) - C & G 2391-52 Initial & Periodic Electrical Inspection & Testing (SCQF Level 6) - C & G 2382-22 18th Edition Wiring regulations (SCQF Level 6) The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
5 Digital

This lot is for the Provision of Digital related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - EXCEL – Beginners - EXCEL – Intermediate - EXCEL – Advanced - AI for Business - Digital Marketing - Introduction to Power BI The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
6 Employability

This lot is for the Provision of Employability related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Building Own Employability Skills - Preparation for Employment - Responsibilities of Employment The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
7 Food Hygiene

This lot is for the Provision of Food Hygiene related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - REHIS Advanced Food Hygiene (SCQF Level 8) - REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene (SCQF Level 7) - REHIS Advanced HACCP (SCQF Level 8) - REHIS Intermediate Certificate in HACCP for food manufacturing (SCQF Level 7) The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
8 Human Resource

This lot is for the Provision of Human Resource related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice - SQA Planning and Delivering Training Sessions to Groups (SCQF Level 6). The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
9 Accounting

This lot is for the Provision of Accounting related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - AAT Foundation Certificate (SCQF Level 5) - AAT Diploma in Accounting - AAT Level 2 Certificate in Book keeping The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
10 Engineering

This lot is for the Provision of Engineering related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Diploma in Engineering (SCQF Level 7) - SVQ Fabrication & Welding (SCQF Level 6) The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
11 Highers

This lot is for the Provision of Higher and related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Higher English - Higher Languages - Maths Application of Maths The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
12 Facility Services

This lot is for the Provision of Facility Services related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - SVQ Facility Services - SVQ Facility Management - SVQ Warehousing The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
13 Management

This lot is for the Provision of Management related courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Prince 2 - Prince 2 Agile - Agile PM - CMI Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Mgmt - CMI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management & Leadership - Management Workshops The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Kay Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0
14 Online Learning Resources

This lot is for the Provision of Online Learning Resources Courses including but not limited to the following sub-categories: - Introduction to Domestic Retrofit - Introduction to renewable technologies - Transitioning to Net Zero - Environmental sustainability for Managers - Introduction to Airtightness and ventilation - Introduction to Insulation and Building Treatments - Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning - Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing - Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration - Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care - Level 2 Award in Prevention and Control of Infection - Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of mental Health Problems The Framework Agreement overall includes the delivery of in-person and online classroom delivery, work-based learning qualifications and the provision of some online learning resources. Delivery methods for this lot are stated in the Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement shall evolve with related sub-category courses under the overarching lot developed and/or added to the appropriate lot as required.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery – Courses Offered 20.0
Service Delivery – Approach to Contract 12.0
Service Delivery – Implementation and Management 12.0
Key Personnel 5.0
Information Security 5.0
Responsible Procurement – Equality and Fair Work Practices 3.0
Responsible Procurement - Environmental 3.0
PRICE 40.0

Award Detail

1 Unnamed (None)
  • Construction
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
2 Unnamed (None)
  • Renewables / Sustainability
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
3 Unnamed (None)
  • Electrical
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
4 Unnamed (None)
  • Digital
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
5 Unnamed (None)
  • Human Resource
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
6 Unnamed (None)
  • Accounting
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
7 Unnamed (None)
  • Engineering
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
8 Unnamed (None)
  • Highers
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
9 Tickety Boo Training (Bridge of Allan)
  • Food Hygiene
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £27,500
  • Contractor is an SME.
10 Genesis Ohs (Dumfries)
  • Health and Safety
  • Num offers: 4
  • Value: £74,736 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
11 Merged Education (East Kilbride)
  • Health and Safety
  • Num offers: 4
  • Value: £74,736 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
12 Lighthouse Business Consultants (Monmouthshire)
  • Employability
  • Num offers: 3
  • Value: £19,200
  • Contractor is an SME.
13 Genius People (Glasgow)
  • Facility Services
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £104,400
  • Contractor is an SME.
14 Tidal Global (Whitstable)
  • Management
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £198,600 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
15 Perth Innovation (Scone)
  • Management
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £198,600 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
16 Genius People (Glasgow)
  • Management
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £198,600 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
17 Tickety Boo Training (Bridge of Allan)
  • Management
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £198,600 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
18 Knowledge Train (London)
  • Management
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £198,600 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
19 Lighthouse Business Consultants (Monmouthshire)
  • Management
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £198,600 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
20 Zilpany (None)
  • Management
  • Num offers: 7
  • Value: £198,600 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
21 Skills Network (Yorkshire)
  • Online Learning Resources
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £28,800
  • Contractor is an SME.

Renewal Options

Tenderers must meet the minimum specification of courses required as stated in the Invitation to Tender however can offer additional course options over and above these at the point of tender and throughout the agreement. Acceptance of these additional courses onto the Framework Agreement is at the College's discretion.

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

All values in this notice are indicative and may vary up or down. The College is not committed to any expenditure or expenditure of values stated in this notice. (SC Ref:825104)

Reference

  • FTS 024268-2026

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