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Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement

E-learning services
Education and training services
Higher education services
+6 more
Scotland (UKM95)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published4
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Tenderline Synopsis: South Lanarkshire Council: "Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 4 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthoritySouth Lanarkshire CouncilScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: South Lanarkshire Council
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for South Lanarkshire Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Average Price Reduction
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
8Bids / Report
14.3% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 7 active published awards; 7 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthoritySouth Lanarkshire Council
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published2 Sept 2026, 14:24 BST
Last source update2 Sept 2026, 14:24 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationE-learning services, Education and training services, Higher education services, Secondary education services, Technical and vocational secondary education services, Technical secondary education services, Vocational secondary education services, Vocational training services, Youth education services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM95)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-05d100
What is being bought
The Council is seeking to appoint service providers through a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA). This is a bespoke arrangement/flexible framework which will be developed primarily for Employability Services but can be accessed by all services within the Council. The PSA will be procured using the “light touch” procedure set out in Regulations 74 -76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (“the 2015 Regulations”). This allows the Council to carry out a selection process which adopts the principles of equal treatment, non-discrimination and transparency and complies with procurement best practice without requiring the use of the traditional open or restricted procedure set out in the 2015 Regulations. The PSA has a broad scope of service delivery with the opportunity for many providers to be appointed. There is no limit on the number of providers who can be appointed to any of the lots under the PSA. The PSA remains open for its lifetime which allows for new providers to be added over its term, at regular intervals which will be advised by the Council. Applicants to the PSA will be evaluated in ‘Phases’, based on the closing date for each Phase. Following the closing of each Phase, the PSA will re-open for new applications for the next Phase.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    2 Sept 2026, 14:24 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    2 Sept 2026, 14:24 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    2 Sept 2026, 14:24 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    2 Sept 2026, 14:24 BST
  5. Published value updated to £4,000,000
    21 Oct 2025, 16:15 BST
  6. Status changed to active
    21 Oct 2025, 16:15 BST
  7. Official notice release published
    21 Oct 2025, 16:15 BST
  8. Submission deadline changed to 3 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
    21 Oct 2025, 16:15 BST
  9. Buyer information updated
    21 Oct 2025, 16:15 BST
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Work Based Learning
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Work Based Learning This lot focuses on the delivery of work-based learning programmes / qualifications which may include industry-specific training to prepare individuals for roles in key employment sectors. Training is designed to meet the current and emerging needs of local employers and industry, equipping participants with the technical knowledge and qualifications required for their chosen field. Services may include but is not limited to: The delivery of vocational qualifications e.g. SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social care or childcare, Foundation Apprenticeship level 4 or 5 in Construction / Auto engineering / Hospitality. Sector based work academies The delivery of certificated training such as Emergency First Aid, Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Level 1 award, REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene, moving and handling. Pre-employment training including a blend of employability skills e.g. communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, time management, critical or creative thinking. This lot will be procured through the Procured Services Arrangement (PSA).
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Targeted Support Services
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Targeted Support Services This lot is aimed at delivering services targeted at individuals with multiple barriers to employment who require individually tailored support to gain employment or further learning / training. This may be delivered as individual one-to-one keyworker support or as a group-based employability programme. This lot will be procured via a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA).
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Health, wellbeing and financial support
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Health, wellbeing and financial support This lot supports the holistic development of individuals by addressing health and wellbeing barriers that may hinder employability. Activities promote mental health, physical wellness, and resilience in the workplace. Bidders will be expected to deliver a range of services designed to address specific issues relating to health and wellbeing and specific barriers including debt and financial issues. Activity may include but is not limited to: Support to improve health and fitness Delivery of activities designed to increase engagement and confidence including arts and crafts, cultural activity Counselling and mental health support Advice and guidance relating to alcohol and drug misuse Financial advice and support Therapeutic interventions Specialist supports and interventions This lot will be procured via a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA).
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Other
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Other Employability Services This lot serves as a flexible category to accommodate employability services and programmes that do not fall within the specific scope of Lots 1-3 but still contribute to supporting individuals towards positive employment or learning outcomes. It allows for innovative, niche, or emerging provision that addresses unique challenges or opportunities within the local labour market. This lot will be procured via a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA).
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    2 Sept 2026, 14:24 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  6. Contract active
    Signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £400,000
  7. Contract active
    Signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £400,000
  8. Contract active
    Signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £400,000
  9. Contract active
    Signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · £400,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association, DGC Training Services Ltd, ENABLE Scotland, First Steps Future Training Limited, LiftWell Training ltd, Lighthouse Business Consultants Ltd, Merged Education, New College Lanarkshire, Routes To Work South, Routes to Work Ltd, Sixth Sense Training, South Lanarkshire College, The Larder West Lothian
Not published · Not published · active
Action for Change (Scotland) Ltd, Barnardos Scotland, Clydesdale Community Initiatives, ENABLE Scotland, Exploring Pathways, First Steps Future Training Limited, Forth Community Resource Centre Steering Group, Routes To Work South, Salvation Army, The Larder West Lothian, The Princes Trust, Triage Central Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Exploring Pathways, Forth Community Resource Centre Steering Group, Liber8 Lanarkshire, Routes To Work South, Salus Occupational Health & Safety
Not published · Not published · active
Clydesdale Community Initiatives, Exploring Pathways, Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau, Lighthouse Business Consultants Ltd, New College Lanarkshire, Nithcree Training, OutLET Play Resource, Routes to Work Ltd, South Lanarkshire College, The Challenges Group
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Work Based Learning
£400,000 · signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Targeted Support Services
£400,000 · signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Health, wellbeing and financial support
£400,000 · signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Other
£400,000 · signed 22 May 2026, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 13 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 13 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 13 (lot 1)
smeBids: 11 (lot 1)
bids: 17 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 17 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 17 (lot 2)
smeBids: 14 (lot 2)
bids: 7 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 7 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 7 (lot 3)
smeBids: 7 (lot 3)
bids: 11 (lot 4)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 11 (lot 4)
smeBids: 9 (lot 4)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

South Lanarkshire Council

Contracting authority GB-FTS-129427
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  • South Lanarkshire Council
    buyer

    Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Almada Street, Hamilton, UKM95, ML3 0AA
    Kirsty.stewart2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

  • Action for Change (Scotland) Ltd
    supplier

    1.3 , The e-Centre, Cooperage Way, Alloa, UKM95, FK10 3LP

  • Barnardos Scotland
    supplier

    235 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, UK, EH12 7AR

  • Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association
    supplier

    100 Berkeley Street, Glasgow, UKM82, G3 7HU

  • Clydesdale Community Initiatives
    supplier

    39 North Vennel, Lanark, UKM95, ML11 7PT

  • DGC Training Services Ltd
    supplier

    303 Orbiston Street, Motherwell, UKM84, ML1 1QH

  • ENABLE Scotland
    supplier

    Inspire House, 3 Renshaw Place, Eurocentral, Motherwell, UKM84, ML1 4UF

  • Exploring Pathways
    supplier

    195 Lindores Drive, East Kilbride, UKM95, g741hg
    +44 7391945559

  • First Steps Future Training Limited
    supplier

    Unit 4, 141 Broad Street, Glasgow, UK, G40 2QR

  • Forth Community Resource Centre Steering Group
    supplier

    57 Hawkwood Terrace, Forth, UK, ML11 8AT
    +44 1555811002

  • Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau
    supplier

    67 Almada Street, Hamilton, UKM95, ML3 0HQ

  • Hamilton Sheriff Court
    reviewBody

    Sheriff Court House, 4 Beckford Street,, Hamilton, ML3 0BT
    hamiltoncivil@scotcourts.gov.uk
    +44 1698282957

  • Liber8 Lanarkshire
    supplier

    3 Station Road, Blantyre, UKM95, G72 9AA

  • LiftWell Training ltd
    supplier

    141 North Orchard Street, Motherwell, UK, ML1 3JL

  • Lighthouse Business Consultants Ltd
    supplier

    Holmleigh, Wernrheolydd, Raglan, Monmouthshire, UK, NP15 2LJ

  • Merged Education
    supplier

    Room 33 E K Business Centre, 14 Stroud Road, East Kilbride, UKM, G75 0YA
    +44 7903310753

  • New College Lanarkshire
    supplier

    1 Enterprise Way, Motherwell, UKM84, ML1 2TX

  • Nithcree Training
    supplier

    Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, UK, DG1 3NX

  • OutLET Play Resource
    supplier

    195 Quarry Street,, Hamilton, UKM95, ML3 6QR

  • Routes To Work South
    supplier

    1-15 Main Street, Cambuslang, Glasgow, UKM95, G72 7EX

  • Routes to Work Ltd
    supplier

    168-170 Main Street, Bellshill, UKM84, ML41AR

  • Salus Occupational Health & Safety
    supplier

    Centrum Park, Hagmill Road, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, UKM95, ML5 4TD

  • Salvation Army
    supplier

    4 Buchanan Court, Stepps, UKM95, G33 6HZ

  • Sixth Sense Training
    supplier

    25, st Bryde Street, East Kilbride, UK, g744HQ

  • South Lanarkshire College
    supplier

    College Way, East Kilbride, UKM95, G75 0NE

  • The Challenges Group
    supplier

    7 Montgomery Street Lane, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH75JT

  • The Larder West Lothian
    supplier

    Unit 6B2 Brewster Square, Brucefield Industrial Estate, Livingston, UKM95, EH54 9BJ

  • The Princes Trust
    supplier

    Princes Trust Wolfson Centre, 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow, UKM95, G5 9JP

  • Triage Central Limited
    supplier

    Earlsgate House, 35 St Ninians Road, Stirling, UKC, FK8 2HE
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