Provision of Associate Trainers

What this is

Dundee and Angus College is procuring a framework agreement for the call-off provision of Associate Trainers across twelve subject areas including Digital Skills, Management Skills, Marketing, Communication and Soft Skills, Health and Safety, Construction and Trade, Training and Assessment, Care, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, HR Training, Procurement and Tendering, Accountancy, Visual Merchandising, and Customer Service. The framework is divided into twelve lots, each covering a distinct training domain, with both accredited and non-accredited delivery options required. Submissions are via the PCS-Tender portal under Project Code 31847.

Key points

• Framework covers 12 training lots: Digital Skills, Management, Marketing, Soft Skills, Health & Safety, Construction & Trade, Training & Assessment, Care & Wellbeing, HR, Procurement, Accountancy, Visual Merchandising / Customer Service
• Estimated value £800,000 over 24 months plus two 12-month extensions
• Submission deadline 19 June 2026 at 12:00 via PCS-Tender Project Code 31847
• Both accredited (SCQF Level 5+) and non-accredited training acceptable

Who can bid

Open to all suppliers via PCS-Tender (Project Code 31847). No SPD required. Trainers must have relevant subject-matter expertise for the lots bid upon. Both accredited and non-accredited delivery options are acceptable.

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% Each lot evaluated on 60% Technical quality and 40% Price. Technical criterion assesses trainer competency, delivery methodology, and qualifications for the subject area.

Money

Estimated total framework value £800,000 excluding VAT across all 12 lots over the full term including extensions. No guaranteed minimum call-off spend.

How to submit

Tenders must be submitted electronically via PCS-Tender portal at www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. Search for Project Code 31847 under 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers'. Register on PCS-Tender if not already registered.

Clarifications

Clarification questions to be submitted through the PCS-Tender messaging system prior to the deadline of 19 June 2026 at 12:00.

Contract period

Initial term 24 months with two optional 12-month extension periods (2 x 12 months renewals). Framework allows call-off contracts throughout the term.

Classification

CPV 80500000 — Training services ScotlandTayside