Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Headquarters Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA
UK
Contact person: Louise McNaught
Telephone: +44 1698454142
E-mail: Louise.McNaught@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM95
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Educational Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA)
Reference number: SLC/PS/EDUC/19/028
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This procurement is Phase 7 of the South Lanarkshire Council established 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.
Please note, all relevant documentation can be found in the project on Public Contract Scotland Tender (PCS-T): https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
42 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Activity Based and Residential Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80100000
80200000
80210000
80211000
80212000
80300000
80310000
80340000
80400000
80410000
80420000
55200000
55243000
85311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
Main site or place of performance:
South Lanarkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Support and encourage learners to manage their own learning to develop skills, improve performance and maximise potential.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional 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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Counselling, Support and Advice services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80200000
80210000
80211000
80212000
80300000
80310000
72212190
75121000
80100000
80110000
80340000
80400000
80420000
85312300
85312320
85311300
80410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
Main site or place of performance:
South Lanarkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
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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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional 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.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Curriculum, Consultancy and Virtual Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212190
75121000
80000000
80100000
80110000
80200000
80210000
80211000
80212000
80300000
80310000
80340000
80400000
80410000
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
Main site or place of performance:
South Lanarkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional 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.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Professional Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212190
75121000
80000000
80100000
80110000
80200000
80210000
80211000
80212000
80300000
80310000
80340000
80400000
80410000
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
Main site or place of performance:
South Lanarkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide career long professional learning and development opportunities for all staff. Provide learning and development opportunities for volunteers.
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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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional 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.
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Specialist Intervention Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212190
75121000
80000000
80100000
80110000
80200000
80210000
80211000
80212000
80300000
80310000
80340000
80400000
80410000
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
Main site or place of performance:
South Lanarkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional 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.
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Lot 12 - General Educational Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212190
75121000
80000000
80100000
80110000
80200000
80210000
80211000
80212000
80300000
80310000
80340000
80400000
80410000
80420000
85311300
85312300
85312310
85312320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
Main site or place of performance:
South Lanarkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide for general educational services that do not fall within the specification of the other Lots.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional 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.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-028728
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Activity Based and Residential Learning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eòlas Outdoor Learning CIC
4, Campsie Court
Larkhall
ML9 1UU
UK
Telephone: +44 7899798960
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 42 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Counselling, Support and Advice services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
S.M.I.L.E Counselling
Unit 2 Waverley Industrial Estate, Waverley Street
Bathgate
EH48 4HY
UK
Telephone: +44 1506239290
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 42 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5 - Curriculum, Consultancy and Virtual Learning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Giglets Education
44, Bank Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1HA
UK
Telephone: +44 7957242339
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Volunteer Tutors Organisation
13 Kelvinside Gardens
Glasgow
G12 0TW
UK
Telephone: +44 7771782199
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 42 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Lot 10 - Professional Learning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eòlas Outdoor Learning CIC
4, Campsie Court
Larkhall
ML9 1UU
UK
Telephone: +44 7899798960
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alice Sharp Ltd
Suite 3-13 Brook Street , 117 Brook Street
Glasgow
G40 3AP
UK
Telephone: +44 1415571666
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HeadStrong (Scotland) Limited
Baltic Chambers , 50 Wellington Street
Glasgow
G2 6HJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7795155692
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Osiris Educational
Raitby Hall
Spilsby
PE23 4DS
UK
Telephone: +44 790753987
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 42 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Lot 11 - Specialist Intervention Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HeadStrong (Scotland) Limited
Baltic Chambers , 50 Wellington Street
Glasgow
G2 6HJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7795155692
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 42 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: Lot 12 - General Educational Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Five Minute Box UK Ltd
31 Elmfield Avenue
London
N8 8QG
UK
Telephone: +44 7869106714
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Osiris Educational
Raitby Hall
Spilsby
PE23 4DS
UK
Telephone: +44 790753987
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Parker Enterprise Company Ltd
27 Holmes Road
KILMARNOCK
KA1 1TN
UK
Telephone: +44 7795169370
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Volunteer Tutors Organisation
13 Kelvinside Gardens
Glasgow
G12 0TW
UK
Telephone: +44 7771782199
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Uteach Ltd
North Caldeen Road, Antonine Road
Coatbridge
ML5 4EF
UK
Telephone: +44 1236442380
NUTS: UKM84
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 42 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
SPD Question 2.C.1 Reliance on the capacities of other entities
Applicants are required to complete a full SPD for each of the entities whose capacity they rely upon
SPD Question 2.D.1 Subcontractors on whose capacity the Applicant does not rely
Applicants are required to complete a shortened version of the SPD for each Subcontractor on whose capacity the Applicant does not rely on
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Exclusion Criteria
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
SPD Questions 3A – 3C have been identified as mandatory exclusion grounds and SPD Questions 3D have been identified as discretionary exclusion grounds. All the exclusion grounds will be assessed on a PASS/FAIL basis. For the mandatory exclusion grounds a bid will be excluded where the Applicant fails to provide either a positive response or to provide details to the satisfaction of the Council of the self cleansing measures undertaken. .For the discretionary exclusion grounds a bid may be excluded where the Applicant fails to provide either a positive response or if the Council is not satisfied as to the self cleansing measures undertaken.
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Declarations and Certificates
The applicants recommended to join the PSA will provide the undernoted certificates, declarations and/or completed questionnaires to evidence their compliance with the relevant questions within the Qualification Envelope.
All certificates, declarations and questionnaires can be found within the Attachment area of PCS-T.
SPD Question 2D.1 Prompt Payment Certificate
SPD Question 3A.1-.8 Serious and Organised Crime Declaration
SPD Question 3A.6 Modern Slavery Act 2015 Declaration
SPD Question 3D.3 Human Rights Act Declaration
SPD Question 3D.11 Non-Collusion Certificate
SPD Question 4B.5.1 Insurance Certificates
SPD Question 4C.6 Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scotland) Act 2007 Declaration
Declaration Section *Form of Tender
*The ‘Form of Offer to Tender’ must be completed and uploaded within the relevant question in the Commercial Envelope.
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In the case of this PSA procedure this information will be requested by the Council when applicants are recommended for appointment to the PSA prior to the issue of any mini competitions or Direct Awards under the PSA.
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Other declarations and questionnaires may require to be completed for future mini competitions, these will be issued as required with the mini competition ITTs.
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Failure to provide this information or in the event that the information provided does not support or evidence the statements made within the SPD will invalidate the application.
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Please note, the alternative review body to the local Sheriff Court detailed in VI.4.1 is:
Court of Session
Parliament House
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
+44 1312252595
supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
(SC Ref:813737)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Hamilton Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 4 Beckford Street,
Hamilton
ML3 0BT
UK
Telephone: +44 1698282957
E-mail: hamiltoncivil@scotcourts.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.scotscourts.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Hamilton Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 4 Beckford Street,
Hamilton
ML3 0BT
UK
Telephone: +44 1698282957
E-mail: hamiltoncivil@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament House
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1312252595
E-mail: supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/10/2025