Public procurement notice: Contract Award Notice
Published: 2022-01-26
Buyer: South Lanarkshire Council
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 55200000 | 55243000 | 72212190 | 75121000 | 75124000
Estimated value: 42500000 GBP
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to establish a multi Lot, multi provider Procured Services Arrangement (PSA). The aim of the PSA is to allow SLC Education Resources and all SLC schools to contract compliantly with providers who will deliver all forms of educational services. These will include services funded by Pupil Equity Funding, Access to Counsellors Mental Health Funding, Council budgets and other education funding.
Support and encourage learners to manage their own learning to develop skills, improve performance and maximise potential.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Be responsible for the delivery of learning opportunities to support learners develop new skills, improve employability and life chances.


Winner: abernethy trust
Award value: 42500000
Number of bids: 7