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Educational Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA)

South Lanarkshire Council

Lot 5 - Curriculum, Consultancy and Virtual Learning

Provide learning, support or assessment services primarily in Literacy, Numeracy and, Health and Wellbeing including, but not limited to, the use of standardised diagnostic assessment and screening tools.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 8 - Tracking, Monitoring and Assessment

To support education establishments with solutions to manage assessment information.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 11 - Specialist Intervention Services

Provide services which provide specific interventions within the school day to support children and young people by diversifying the curriculum and offering learning activities which go beyond the core business of the school curriculum while at the same time linking closely with a Curriculum for Excellence through the broad general education and senior phase. The services to be provided will focus on activities that re-engage children with learning.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 12 - General Educational Services

This lot will provide for general educational services that do not fall within the specification of the other Lots.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 6 - Adult learning

Be responsible for the delivery of learning opportunities to support learners develop new skills, improve employability and life chances. . For some call of contracts awarded under this Lot there may be a requirement for personnel providing services to have an appropriate Adult Learning/Community Learning and Development qualification and to be CLD Standards Council registered. These possible requirements are referred to in the Specification.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 4 - Cultural Education Services

Provide specific support to children , young people and adults by seeking to develop English language skills and validate their skills within a structured learning environment. . For some call of contracts awarded under this Lot there may be a requirement for personnel providing services to have an appropriate TEFL qualification or a comparable qualification in developing English language skills. These possible requirements are referred to in the Specification.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 3 - Community and Family Engagement

Provide professional assistance, guidance and support in engaging young people, parents, carers and wider community in learning through activities. . For some call of contracts awarded under this Lot there may be a requirement for personnel providing services to have an appropriate Community Learning and Development qualification and to be CLD Standards Council registered. These possible requirements are referred to in the Specification.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 2 - Counselling, Support and Advice services

Provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving Service Users personal or psychological problems, and promoting good mental wellbeing. This will include one to one counselling. . For some call of contracts awarded under this Lot there may be a requirement for staff providing counselling to have a recognised qualification in counselling and also there may be a requirement for personnel involved in the provision of some services to be COSCA/BACP registered. These possible requirements are referred to in the Specification.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 7 - Youth Work

Enable young people to develop holistically, working with them to facilitate their personal, social and educational development, to enable them to develop their voice, influence and place in society and reach their potential. . For some call of contracts awarded under this Lot there may be a requirement for personnel providing services to have an appropriate Youth Work/Community Learning and Development qualification and to be CLD Standards Council registered. These possible requirements are referred to in the Specification.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 10 - Professional Learning

Provide career long professional learning and development opportunities for all staff. Provide learning and development opportunities for volunteers. . For some call of contracts awarded under this Lot there may be a requirement for the provider to hold the relevant qualifications/accreditations to provide the services. This possible requirement is referred to in the Specification.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 9 - Awards and Certification

Ensure that learners have access to accredited and non-accredited awards that improve life chances, compliment their personal development and can help them progress towards work and/or further study. . For some call of contracts awarded under this Lot there may be a requirement for the provider to hold the relevant accreditations to deliver the award. This possible requirement is referred to in the Specification.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Lot 1 - Activity Based and Residential Learning

Support and encourage learners to manage their own learning to develop skills, improve performance and maximise potential.. This PSA will remain open to new applicants for the full term. All staff involved in the delivery of the services must have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Award criteria

Quality: 90, Price: 10

Contract period

1800 days

Renewal policy

Option to extend by a further period of up to 5 years in increments at the discretion of SLC, subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Metadata

Contract ID
rls-81-NOV542591
Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814364
Tender ID
SLC/PS/EDUC/19/028
Buyer name
South Lanarkshire Council
Parties involved
  • South Lanarkshire Council
  • Hamilton Sheriff Court
  • Court of Session
Value
GBP 42,141,617
Bid Opening Date
30/04/2026 (in 5 months)
Award start date
30/04/2026 (in 5 months)
Tender end date
30/04/2026 (in 5 months)
Procurement method
Open procedure
Procurement method details
Open procedure
Main procurement category
services
Submission method
electronicSubmission
Submission terms - language
en
Submission terms - bid validity period
29/10/2026 (in a year)
Techniques - Has framework agreement
No
Techniques - Framework agreement maximum participants
Unknown maximum participants
Number of lots
12
Lot details (Maximum lots bid per supplier)
Unknown maximum lots bid per supplier
Communication channel
Unknown communication channel
Covered By
GPA
Legal basis
32014L0024
Legal basis scheme
CELEX
Classification (Primary)
80000000: Education and training services (CPV)
Classification (Additional)
  • 55200000: Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation
  • 55243000: Children’s holiday-camp services
  • 72212190: Educational software development services
  • 75121000: Administrative educational services
  • 75124000: Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services
  • 75200000: Provision of services to the community
  • 79952100: Cultural event organisation services
  • 80000000: Education and training services
  • 80100000: Primary education services
  • 80110000: Pre-school education services
  • 80200000: Secondary education services
  • 80210000: Technical and vocational secondary education services
  • 80211000: Technical secondary education services
  • 80212000: Vocational secondary education services
  • 80300000: Higher education services
  • 80310000: Youth education services
  • 80340000: Special education services
  • 80400000: Adult and other education services
  • 80410000: Various school services
  • 80420000: E-learning services
  • 85311000: Social work services with accommodation
  • 85311300: Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85312300: Guidance and counselling services
  • 85312310: Guidance services
  • 85312320: Counselling services
  • 85312330: Family-planning services
  • 85312400: Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
  • 85322000: Community action programme
  • 85323000: Community health services
  • 92000000: Recreational, cultural and sporting services
  • 92500000: Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
  • 98000000: Other community, social and personal services
  • 98133100: Civic betterment and community facility support services
  • 98133110: Services provided by youth associations