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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Training Services

Aberdeen City Council · Local authority

In brief

Aberdeen City Council is looking for suppliers for training and education work (Scotland).

The estimated value is £14,000,000 excluding VAT.

It is split into 10 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 30 September 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
midday, Thursday 30 September 2027

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 7 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
  3. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 30 September 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Corporate Training and Development
What this lot covers

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

Training, Education services—
Health and Safety Training
What this lot covers

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

Training, Education services—
Social Work and Care Training
What this lot covers

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

Training, Education services—
Education Training
What this lot covers

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

Training, Education services—
Digital and Data Training
What this lot covers

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

Training, Education services—
Mechanical Plant & Vehicle Use
What this lot covers

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

Training, Education services—
Equipment Use Training
What this lot covers

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

Training, Education services—
Professional Role Training
What this lot covers

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

Training, Education services—
Trades Training
What this lot covers

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

Training, Education services—
Other Training
What this lot covers

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

Training, Education services—

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 101775-2026

About the buyer

Aberdeen City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

22

Awards

11

Suppliers it has used most for training

  • CFINE Ltd1 contract
All tenders and awards from Aberdeen City Council

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From notice 101775-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.