Open tenders / Training & education
Open tender · Notice 101775-2026
Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Training Services
- Value
- £14m
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2027 (326 days)
- Where
- Scotland
- Lots
- 10
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- Not stated
Dynamic purchasing system (DPS): joining puts you on an approved list for future contracts. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
Aberdeen City Council is running an open list of approved training suppliers (a dynamic purchasing system), now extended by a year to September 2027, with Aberdeenshire Council and the Highland Council also able to use it. A place on it is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work; the estimated value is £14,000,000 across 10 lots, and current members do not need to reapply.
Good fit for: Training providers offering courses or services that match one of the 10 lots and wanting access to work from three Scottish councils.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer 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.
Getting the documents
publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk (free to register, then register your interest in this notice).
Procedure: Restricted procedure (Two stages: a shortlist first, then the shortlist bids). Published 27 Oct 2026.
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