FOI Request - First Aid Training Services

Request 101002370379

I am writing to you today regarding the procurement of First Aid Training services within the council/  This could be namely 'First Aid at Work', 'Emergency First Aid at Work', 'Paediatric First Aid', 'Emergency Paediatric First Aid', or other related training that distinctly includes the phrase 'First Aid'.

1. Was the provision of the above training the subject of a framework or contract process?

2. Could you provide a list of Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages*

3. Contract values of each framework/contract (& any sub lots), year to date

4. Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension?

5. Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?

6. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?

7. Could you advise what the local authority pay for the following training at the council:
'First Aid at Work', 'Emergency First Aid at Work', 'Paediatric First Aid', 'Emergency Paediatric First Aid', or other related training that distinctly includes the phrase 'First Aid'. I understand that this can be paid for on the basis of a per person cost, or a per course cost. Could you please denote which of these is appropriate to the current rate paid.

8. How many individuals were trained and how many training courses delivered for the following courses: 'First Aid at Work', 'Emergency First Aid at Work', 'Paediatric First Aid', 'Emergency Paediatric First Aid', or other related training that distinctly includes the phrase 'First Aid'.

9. If this training has been the subject of a procurement process can you please provide me with a copy of the successful / winning tender.

Response 10-02-2020

1. No

2. N/A

3. N/A

4. N/A

5. N/A

6. N/A

7. This information is not recorded centrally and to provide it would cost the Council in excess of £600. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, excessive cost, we are therefore unable to comply with this part of your request.

8. An accurate figure is not recorded centrally, and for each department to provide this information would cost the Council in excess of £600. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, excessive cost, we are therefore unable to comply with this part of your request.

9. N/A