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Contract Notice

Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services

  • First published: 18 October 2026
  • Last modified: 18 October 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0789a3
Published by:
North Lanarkshire Council
Authority ID:
AA20183
Publication date:
18 October 2026
Deadline date:
17 November 2026
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") proposes to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Education Services.

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The Agreement is anticipated to commence in May 2027 for a period of 48 months (4 years).

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The maximum value of the Agreement is 16,000,000 GPB.

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Establishing this Agreement will continue the provision of a Flexible Framework for services that support the priorities and objectives of the Education and Families Service. The first generation of this Framework Agreement was established in December 2018, primarily to support activity funded through the Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). This Flexible Framework Agreement builds on that established approach, providing schools and the wider service with continued access to a flexible range of external services.

Full notice text

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

North Lanarkshire Council

Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street

Motherwell

ML1 1AB

UK

Contact person: Graeme Reid

E-mail: corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM84

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services

Reference number: NLC–CPT-26-052

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") proposes to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Education Services.

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The Agreement is anticipated to commence in May 2027 for a period of 48 months (4 years).

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The maximum value of the Agreement is 16,000,000 GPB.

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Establishing this Agreement will continue the provision of a Flexible Framework for services that support the priorities and objectives of the Education and Families Service. The first generation of this Framework Agreement was established in December 2018, primarily to support activity funded through the Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). This Flexible Framework Agreement builds on that established approach, providing schools and the wider service with continued access to a flexible range of external services.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Activity Based Learning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot should support the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), The Promise, children’s rights-based practice, inclusive education, health and wellbeing, equity, and the ongoing commitment to reducing the poverty- related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to provide a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through participation in a range of learning activities and experiences which may include, but are not limited to, outdoor learning, sport, creative arts, STEM activities, environmental education, youth leadership programmes, mentoring, employability activities, digital learning and social activities. Activities should respond to identified needs and contribute to agreed outcomes aimed at raising attainment and/or achievement and closing the poverty-related attainment gap.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Counselling

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot is to provide a counselling service that is universal and should be available to all secondary school pupils and primary, ASN school pupils aged 10 and over. This will complement the range of whole-school and targeted approaches already available in schools to help support the mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing of children and young people.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response document.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Community Engagement

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot should support approaches which strengthen relationships between children and young people, families, educational establishments and local communities, helping to reduce barriers to participation and learning.

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This Lot is to provide a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through participation in a range of learning activities and experiences which may include, but are not limited to, outdoor learning, sport and social activities; all aimed at raising attainment or achievement and closing the poverty related attainment gap.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Mentoring, Support and Advice Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot may provide targeted support to children and young people, and where appropriate their families, to help address barriers to participation, wellbeing, attainment and achievement.

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This Lot is to deliver mentoring, support and/or advice services which help children and young people develop confidence, resilience, learning skills, wellbeing and their ability to engage positively with education. Provision may include, but is not limited to, coaching, youth work, mentoring, group and/or one-to-one support, resilience-building, speech and language support, mediation, support for positive mental wellbeing and other appropriate intervention.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Pupil Workshops

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot should support the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), The Promise, children’s rights-based practice, inclusive education, health and wellbeing, equity, and the ongoing commitment to reducing the poverty-related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to provide workshops which engage children and young people in a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance, participation or other appropriate learning approaches. Workshops may include, but are not limited to, mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, resilience, emotional wellbeing, mental health awareness, nutrition, diversity and inclusion, anti-bullying, online safety, digital wellbeing, leadership, employability, skills for learning, life and work, climate education, outdoor learning, physical activity and health and wellbeing.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Educational Leadership (Staff)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot should support career-long professional learning and help develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and leadership capacity of teachers, support staff and other relevant education professionals.

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This Lot will provide leadership development services which support teachers, support staff and other relevant education professionals to develop their leadership knowledge, skills, confidence and practice.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Leadership for Pupils

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot should support children and young people to take on leadership roles, work effectively with others, contribute positively to school and community life and develop skills which support learning, wellbeing and future pathways.

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This Lot is to provide activities and programmes which develop leadership, teamwork, communication, confidence and related personal skills in children and young people of all ages and abilities.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Educational Assessments

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot should support establishments to assess, understand and respond to learner needs through the provision of appropriate assessment materials, tools, analysis and related professional support.

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This Lot is to provide educational assessment materials, tools and/or related services primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. Provision may include, but is not limited to, standardised assessments, diagnostic assessments and screening tools.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

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General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response document.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Research & Improvement Consultancy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot should support the Council and its establishments to better understand performance, identify areas for improvement, evaluate interventions and inform future planning and decision-making.

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This Lot is to provide research, evaluation, data analysis and/or improvement consultancy services which support the Council and its establishments to understand performance, identify areas for development and inform improvement activity.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

.

General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Developing the Young Workforce

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot should support establishments to provide meaningful opportunities for children and young people to develop employability skills, understand future pathways and engage with the world of work.

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This Lot is to provide services which support children and young people to develop skills for learning, life and work and improve their awareness of future education, training and employment pathways.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

.

General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Curriculum and Pedagogy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot should support the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), The Promise, children’s rights-based practice, inclusive education, health and wellbeing, equity, and the ongoing commitment to reducing the poverty-related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to deliver specialist curriculum and/or pedagogical support which may include, but is not limited to:

- Curriculum design, review and implementation support.

- Learning, teaching and assessment development.

- Professional learning programmes for teaching and support staff.

- Coaching, mentoring and instructional coaching models.

- Pedagogical research and evidence-informed practice.

- Assessment and moderation support.

- Literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing improvement programmes.

- Digital learning and digital pedagogy development.

- Inclusive practice and strategies to support diverse learner needs.

- Learning and teaching approaches to improve engagement, motivation and participation.

- Support for curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary learning and skills development.

- Support for leadership of learning at classroom, middle leadership and senior leadership levels.

- Development of practitioner enquiry and self-evaluation approaches.

- Subject-specific curriculum development and specialist pedagogical support.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

.

General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Community Mental Health and Wellbeing for Children, Young People and Families

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM84

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services delivered through this Lot will build and develop local capacity and draw upon existing interventions, resources and community-based programmes to strengthen local support based on the needs and aspirations of children, young people and families and will complement existing Council, education, health, community and third-sector services.

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The services delivered should complement and contribute to wider whole-school, whole-family and/or community approaches to mental health and wellbeing where relevant to the nature of the provision.

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This Lot DOES NOT commission counselling, psychotherapy, clinical assessment, diagnosis, clinical treatment or other regulated therapeutic or healthcare interventions.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System.

.

General Note to tenderers – you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.

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

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS:

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.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.1) Information about a particular profession

Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes

Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:

As stated within the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack. Please refer to the PCS-Tender project referenced in this Notice.

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As stated within the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack. Please refer to the PCS-Tender project referenced in this Notice.

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The procurement involves the establishment of a Flexible Framework Agreement. The Flexible Framework is for a maximum of 4 years. The flexible approach will include annual entry points to provide suppliers who are not already appointed to the Framework with the opportunity to tender to join the Agreement for academic years 2028-29, 2029-30 and 2030-31.

IV.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure:

Information about national procedures is available at: (URL)

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services

IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:

Award procedure as stated in the procurement documents.

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 17/11/2026

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

The approach to this procurement is in accordance with Regulation 74 (Social and Other Specific Services) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32946. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Community benefit requirements are stated within the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack. Please refer to the PCS-Tender project referenced

in this Notice.

(SC Ref:845671)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Scottish Courts

Edinburgh

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts

(Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of

Session.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

16/10/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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