Official UK procurement notice
Educational Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA)
Authority: South Lanarkshire Council (Local council)
Re-procurement openAdult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 13 · bids close
What is being bought12 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis procurement is Phase 9 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): www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Recurrence: Currently 2 times per annum.
CPV: Administrative educational services · Adult and other education services · Civic betterment and community facility support services · Community action programme · Community health services · Counselling services · E-learning services · Education and training services · Educational software development services · Family-planning services · Guidance and counselling services · Guidance services · +15 more
Lots and requirements (12)Procurement structure
12 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Activity Based and Residential LearningAwardedRenewal
Support and encourage learners to manage their own learning to develop skills, improve performance and maximise potential.
The successful providers appointed to this Lot will when providing services under a call off contract will:
- support and encourage learners to manage their own learning to develop skills, improve performance and maximise potential;
- ensure that all personnel involved in the delivery of the services have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007;
- ensure that any personnel involved in the provision of the services hold the recognised qualifications/accreditation required to carry out the activity;
- comply with any specific risk assessments and health and safety requirements specified by the Council when awarding contracts under this Lot;
- ensure that all personnel involved in the provision of the services have current knowledge, experience and understanding of activity based and residential learning;
- be able to demonstrate compliance with data protection legislation. 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 #2Counselling, Support and Advice servicesAwardedRenewal
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. 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 #3Community and Family EngagementRenewal
Provide professional assistance, guidance and support in engaging young people, parents, carers and wider community in learning through activities.
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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. 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 #4Cultural Education ServicesAwardedRenewal
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.
The successful providers appointed to this Lot will when providing services under a call off contract will:
- 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;
- ensure that all personnel involved in the delivery of the services have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups(Scotland) Act 2007;
- ensure that the services are provided using personnel and a programme of activities that provide value added experiences for children, young people and adults which augment the learner’s experience;
- ensure that personnel who are involved in the provision of the services have an appropriate TEFL qualification or have a comparable qualification in developing English language skills;
- ensure the services are provided by personnel who have current knowledge, experience and understanding of providing English language skills for all learners.
- be able to demonstrate compliance with data protection legislation. 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 #5Curriculum, Consultancy and Virtual LearningAwardedRenewal
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. 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 #6Adult learningRenewal
Be responsible for the delivery of learning opportunities to support learners develop new skills, improve employability and life chances.
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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. 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 #7Youth WorkRenewal
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.
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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. 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 #8Tracking, Monitoring and AssessmentRenewal
To support education establishments with solutions to manage assessment information. 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 #9Awards and CertificationAwardedRenewal
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.
The successful providers appointed to this Lot will when providing services under a call off contract will:
- 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;
- ensure that all personnel involved in the delivery of the services have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland)Act 2007 hold the relevant accreditations to deliver the award;
- be able to demonstrate management systems and processes which comply with data protection legislation;
- ensure that the services are provided by personnel who hold the recognised qualifications/accreditation required to carry out the activity;
- comply with any specific risk assessments and health and safety requirements specified by the Council when awarding contracts under this Lot;
- ensure that the services are provided by personnel who have current knowledge, experience and understanding of awards and accreditation delivery.
- be able to demonstrate compliance with data protection legislation. 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 #10Professional LearningAwardedRenewal
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. 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 #11Specialist Intervention ServicesAwardedRenewal
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. 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 #12General Educational ServicesAwardedRenewal
This lot will provide for general educational services that do not fall within the specification of the other Lots. 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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 90
- Price: 10
- Suitability
SPD Question 4A.1 Trade Registers
It is a requirement of this tender that if the Applicant is UK based they must hold a valid registration with Companies House. Where the Applicant is UK based but not registered at Companies House they must be able to verify to the Councils satisfaction that they are trading from the address provided in the tender and under the company name given.
If the Applicant is based out-with the UK they must be enrolled in the relevant professional or trade register appropriate to their country as described in Schedule 5 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
SPD Question 4A.2 Authorisation/Membership
Where it is required, within a Applicant’s country of establishment they must confirm which authorisation or memberships of the relevant organisation(s) are required in order to perform this service.
Applicants must confirm if they hold the particular authorisation or memberships.
- Economic & financial standing
SPD Question 4B.4 Economic and Financial Standing
The Council will use the following ratios to evaluate a Applicants financial status:
Profitability – this is taken as profit after tax but before dividends and minority interests;
Liquidity – this is calculated as current assets less stock and work in progress, divided by current liabilities;
Gearing– this is calculated as the total external secured borrowing (short term and long term) divided by shareholder funds expressed as a percentage.
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Applicants must provide the name and value of each of the 3 ratios within their response to SPD question 4B.4.
The Council requires Applicants to pass 2 out of the 3 financial ratios above.
Where 2 out of the 3 ratios cannot be met, the Council may take account of other factors (including those listed below) when assessing financial viability and the risk to the Council, providing that the Applicant can supply evidence to substantiate any of the mitigating criteria when requested to do so. The following list is not exhaustive and other criteria may be considered where proposed by a Applicant as mitigating factors:
Would the Applicant have passed the checks if prior year accounts had been used?
Were any of the poor appraisal outcomes "marginal"?
Does the Applicant operate in a market which, traditionally, requires lower liquidity or higher debt finance?
Does the Applicant have sufficient reserves to sustain losses for a number of years?
Does the Applicant have a healthy cashflow?
Is the Ap…
Minimum: The Council will apply the following levels to the ratios to evaluate a Applicants financial status: Profitability - If a company makes a profit then it is a pass for this ratio; Liquidity - If greater than or equal to one then it is a pass for this ratio; Gearing - If less than … - Technical & professional ability
SPD Question 4C.1.2 Technical and Professional Ability
With reference to the nature and details of the services to be supplied under the PSA Lots, 3 relevant examples, of a similar size and nature, are to be provided of services delivered by the applicant in the last 3 years.
If multiple Lots are being applied for, Applicants must provide 3 examples of experience for each Lot being applied for.
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SPD Question 4C.6 Technical and Professional Ability (Qualifications)
It is a mandatory requirement of this tender that all the applicants staff who will be involved in delivering services under the PSA have the relevant PVG Scheme Membership in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
It is a requirement of this PSA that Applicants recommended for appointment complete and submit, when requested to do so by the Council, the PVG Declaration in the general attachments area, prior to appointment to the PSA.
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SPD Question 4D.1 Quality Assurance Schemes
It is a mandatory requirement of this PSA that applicants hold either ISO 90001:2015 Quality Management System or an internal Quality Management System as detailed in Attachment 11 in the SPD General Attachments area.
- Price carries 10 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 1 point. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · Currently 2 times per annum.
- First published
- 21 Dec 2021, 14:55 GMT
- Last source update
- 10 Mar 2026, 11:41 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 30 Apr 2026 – …
- Authority reference
SLC/PS/EDUC/19/028- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-021267- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-030435Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: 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 . 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. . 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. . 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. . Other declarations and questionnaires may require to be completed for future mini competitions, these will be issued as required with the mini competition ITTs. . 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. . 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 [email protected] (SC Ref:825525)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Submission deadline
- 30 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 30 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Timeline
10 Mar 2026 → 29 Oct 2026 · 4 dates- Notice published226 days ago10 Mar 2026, 11:41 GMT
- Submission deadline175 days ago30 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened175 days ago30 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Bids must remain valid untilin 8 days29 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
Notice history
12 events · 13 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Feb 2022- Deadline moved to 30 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST28 Feb 2022, 11:54 GMT+129 days · was 21 Feb 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Deadline moved to 28 Oct 2022, 12:00 BST30 Jun 2022, 14:00 BST+120 days · was 30 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST
- Deadline moved to 30 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT3 Nov 2022, 11:07 GMT+63 days · was 28 Oct 2022, 12:00 BST
- Deadline moved to 29 Sept 2023, 12:00 BST3 May 2023, 08:48 BST+273 days · was 30 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Deadline moved to 30 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST29 Sept 2023, 09:51 BST+214 days · was 29 Sept 2023, 12:00 BST
- Deadline moved to 31 Oct 2024, 12:00 GMT17 May 2024, 10:55 BST+184 days · was 30 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
- Deadline moved to 30 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST31 Oct 2024, 08:38 GMT+181 days · was 31 Oct 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Deadline moved to 31 Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT30 Apr 2025, 08:49 BST+184 days · was 30 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Status changed to complete28 Oct 2025, 11:07 GMT
- Status changed to active3 Nov 2025, 12:55 GMT
- Deadline moved to 30 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST3 Nov 2025, 12:55 GMT+181 days · was 31 Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Status changed to complete10 Mar 2026, 11:41 GMT
Routine re-releases (13)
- 2025-10: 1 release · 28 Oct 2025
- 2025-04: 1 release · 30 Apr 2025
- 2024-10: 1 release · 31 Oct 2024
- 2024-05: 1 release · 17 May 2024
- 2023-09: 1 release · 29 Sept 2023
- 2023-05: 1 release · 3 May 2023
- 2022-11: 1 release · 3 Nov 2022
- 2022-06: 1 release · 30 Jun 2022
- 2022-02: 1 release · 28 Feb 2022
- 2021-12: 1 release · 21 Dec 2021
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast9 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
Lot 4 - Cultural Education Services · New College Lanarkshire
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2026
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 5 - Curriculum, Consultancy and Virtual Learning · Rainbow Educational resources LtdSME
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2026
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 9 - Awards and Certification · City of Glasgow CollegeSME, First Aid Training CooperativeSME, Merged EducationSME
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2026
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 2 - Counselling, Support and Advice services · Spiral Creative Arts TherapiesSME
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2026
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 10 - Professional Learning · City of Glasgow CollegeSME, First Aid Training CooperativeSME, Merged EducationSME, New College Lanarkshire
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2026
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 11 - Specialist Intervention Services · Play ScotlandSME
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2026
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 12 - General Educational Services · First Aid Training CooperativeSME, GenPlusSME, Merged EducationSME
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2026
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 1 - Activity Based and Residential Learning · PGL TravelSME, The Actual Reality TrustSME
- Signed
- 4 Mar 2026
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 2 - Counselling, Support and Advice services
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 5 - Curriculum, Consultancy and Virtual Learning
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 10 - Professional Learning
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 11 - Specialist Intervention Services
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 12 - General Educational Services
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 1 - Activity Based and Residential Learning · Eòlas Outdoor Learning CICSME
- Signed
- 13 May 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 10 - Professional Learning · Alice Sharp LtdSME, Eòlas Outdoor Learning CICSME, HeadStrong (Scotland) LimitedSME, Osiris EducationalSME
- Signed
- 13 May 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 2 - Counselling, Support and Advice services
- Signed
- 13 May 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 5 - Curriculum, Consultancy and Virtual Learning
- Signed
- 13 May 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 11 - Specialist Intervention Services
- Signed
- 13 May 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot 12 - General Educational Services
- Signed
- 13 May 2025
- Value
- £42,500,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Activity Based and Residential Learning | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
| 2 · Counselling, Support and Advice services | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 4 · Cultural Education Services | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 5 · Curriculum, Consultancy and Virtual Learning | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 9 · Awards and Certification | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 7 | — | — |
| 10 · Professional Learning | 9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad | 9 | — | — |
| 11 · Specialist Intervention Services | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 5 | — | — |
| 12 · General Educational Services | 9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad | 9 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Court of SessionReview contact point
- Hamilton Sheriff CourtMediation body
Bidders & participating suppliers
27 commercial parties on the notice- Alice Sharp LtdAwarded supplier
- Alison Briers Talking AutismAwarded supplier
- All MindsAwarded supplier
- City of Glasgow CollegeAwarded supplier
- Eòlas Outdoor Learning CICAwarded supplier
- First Aid Training CooperativeAwarded supplier
- Five Minute Box UK LtdAwarded supplier
- GenPlusAwarded supplier
- Giglets EducationAwarded supplier
- HeadStrong (Scotland) LimitedAwarded supplier
Show 17 more suppliers
- Impact ArtsAwarded supplier
- Love Outdoor LearningAwarded supplier
- Merged EducationAwarded supplier
- New College LanarkshireAwarded supplier
- Nurture Academy Scotland ltdAwarded supplier
- Osiris EducationalAwarded supplier
- PGL TravelAwarded supplier
- Parker Enterprise Company LtdAwarded supplier
- Play ScotlandAwarded supplier
- Rainbow Educational resources LtdAwarded supplier
- S.M.I.L.E CounsellingAwarded supplier
- Scholastic LtdAwarded supplier
- Spiral Creative Arts TherapiesAwarded supplier
- The Actual Reality TrustAwarded supplier
- The Volunteer Tutors OrganisationAwarded supplier
- UTD Sports LimitedAwarded supplier
- Uteach LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.