Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Training Services

What the buyer is asking for

CURRENT DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM SUPPLIERS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. (New suppliers are welcome to apply) This Contract Notice has been published to notify of a further year extension to the original 5 year Dynamic Purchasing System until September 2027. Original description: Aberdeen City Council are inviting suppliers to bid for a place on a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a range of training services over the course of a five year period. A variety of Lots will be available (listed below) and suppliers are encouraged to come forward to gain a place on a Lot pertaining to the services they offer. This DPS is operated by Aberdeen City Council, but will be open for use by Aberdeenshire Council and the Highland Council.

10 lots

You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for all of them.

• Corporate Training and Development

  As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

• Health and Safety Training

  As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

• Social Work and Care Training

  As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

• Education Training

  As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

• Digital and Data Training

  As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

• Mechanical Plant & Vehicle Use

  As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

• Equipment Use Training

  As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

• Professional Role Training

  As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

• Trades Training

  As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

• Other Training

  As per original notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=SEP428187 Additional information: As per documentation.

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Timeline

2 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published10 days ago

   27 Oct 2026, 17:05 GMT
2. Submission deadlinein 328 days

   30 Sept 2027, 12:00 BST

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice27 Oct 2026, 17:05 GMT101775-2026