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Official UK procurement notice

Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 4

Official notice

Authority: North Lanarkshire Council (Local council)

Framework agreement10 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£16,000,000total for 10 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 28 Apr 2025awarded 8 Aug 2025
Lots 10see the lot list below

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_v… ↗ services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge and Pupil Equity Fund.

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This notice is for Entry Point 4, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework.

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The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice.

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Key objectives of Scottish Attainment Challenge is to provide opportunities for local authorities in addressing the poverty related attainment gap.

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The Pupil Equity funding is additional funding allocated directly to schools with objective to allow flexibility within a local context for schools to target interventions aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap.

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It is envisaged that Service Providers appointed to this Flexible Framework will support these objectives. The resultant services will be made available to Primary, Secondary and Additional Support Needs schools within NLC.

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

CPV: Education and training services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
22 bids on the busiest of 10 lots · 86 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Activity Based Learning

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.

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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 aimed a closing the poverty related attainment gap.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer 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.

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. 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.

Delivery: Scotland · Within the North Lanarkshire Council area
Lot #2Counselling

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to provide a counselling service that is universal. 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. This Lot focuses on the provision of formal counselling and follows the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP) definition of counselling which is: ‘a professional activity delivered by qualified practitioners in schools. Counsellors offer distressed children and young people an opportunity to talk about their difficulties, within a relationship of agreed confidentiality‘.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer 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.

. 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.

Delivery: Scotland · Within North Lanarkshire Council area
Lot #3Community Engagement

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to provide a service which focuses on engaging pupils, parents/carers and a wider community in learning through activities designed to close the poverty related attainment gap. The services(s) provided should complement the range of activities which the local Authority currently provides.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer 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. 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.

Delivery: Scotland · Within North Lanarkshire Area
Lot #4Mentoring & Support and Advice Services

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to provide a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils to manage their own learning in order that they may develop their learning skills, supports nurture and health and wellbeing activities, improves their academic performance and maximises their potential. This service may include, but is not limited to, additional support with academic studies, coaching, youth work and support and mentoring activities, group and/or one-to-one support with pupils and/or families, resilience coaching, mediation, speech and language therapy.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer 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. 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.

Delivery: Scotland · Within North Lanarkshire area
Lot #5Pupil Workshops

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to provide to provide a service which engages pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(es) dedicated

to the project or activity. This service may include, but is not limited to, mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nutrition, diversity and health and wellbeing.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer 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. 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.

Delivery: Scotland · Within North Lanarkshire area
Lot #6Educational Leadership (all staff)

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to provide a service which will develop leadership skills in teachers and support staff as part of the local Authority’s commitment to career long professional

Learning.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer 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. 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.

Delivery: Scotland · Within North Lanarkshire area
Lot #7Leadership for Pupils

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to provide a service which will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer 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. 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.

Delivery: Scotland · Within North Lanarkshire area
Lot #8Educational Assessments

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to provide support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. This service may include, but is not limited to, standardised diagnostic assessment and screening tools.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer 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. 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.

Delivery: Scotland · Within North Lanarkshire area
Lot #9Research and Improvement Consultancy

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.

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This Lot is to provide a service which will support the local authority in seeking to close the poverty related attainment gap. This service may include, but is not limited to, data analysis and research-based activities focused on data acquisition in relation to closing the poverty related attainment gap.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer 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. 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.

Delivery: Scotland · Within the North Lanarkshire Council area
Lot #10Developing the Young Workforce

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap.

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This lot is to provide a service which assist schools in developing skills for learning, life and work in children and young people in the broad general education, particularly for those young people with barriers to learning and at risk of disengaging from education early. The service may include but is not limited to work-related learning experiences, employer involvement, family involvement and also development opportunities for teachers.

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Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer 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. 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.

Delivery: Scotland · Within the North Lanarkshire Council area

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored

Tender Evaluation will be based on Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for each specific Lot. This is further described within the tender documents.

Conditions of participation1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per each Lot Specification

Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
Shortlisting
Selection Stage - Tenderers must respond to SPD Questions within the PCS-T Qualification Envelope; The minimum requirement is to have or be able to obtain the necessary insurances as stated within 4B.5.1, 4B.5.2. . Award Stage - Tenderers must complete the Lot specific price schedule, quality questionnaire, form of tender and submission certificate (for each specific lot they wish to be considered for).
What this means for your bid
  • “Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

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
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
30 Sept 2022, 15:58 BST
Last source update
29 Aug 2025, 09:38 BST
Authority reference
NLC-CPT-22-92 (EP4)
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-052276
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM84)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03720a Find a Tender
How it runs
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

It is expected that all tenderers tendering for lots dealing with children will ensure their proposed staff will be registered under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) prior to commencement of any potential contract.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2105/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session.

Publisher note: TENDERERS BE AWARE: Police Scotland identified a number of business areas that have a high risk of infiltration by Serious and Organised Crime groups; this Framework belongs to one such area and as such the Council reserves the right to include enhanced probity checks prior to any contract award, including sharing tenderer information with Police Scotland. The tender pack includes a schedule for the Declaration of non-involvement in serious organised crime; this is a mandatory tender submission requirement for all tenderers. . (SC Ref:807766)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
28 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

28 Apr 2025 → 29 Aug 2025 · 2 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    28 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    29 Aug 2025, 09:38 BST

Notice history

12 events · 9 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Jan 2023
  1. Status changed to complete
    19 Jan 2023, 15:23 GMT
  2. Status changed to active
    2 May 2023, 15:16 BST
  3. Deadline moved to 5 Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
    2 May 2023, 15:16 BST
    +224 days · was 24 Oct 2022, 12:00 BST
  4. Deadline moved to 14 Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
    29 May 2023, 10:04 BST
    +9 days · was 5 Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    14 Sept 2023, 16:20 BST
  6. Status changed to active
    27 Mar 2024, 15:52 GMT
  7. Deadline moved to 30 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
    27 Mar 2024, 15:52 GMT
    +321 days · was 14 Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
  8. Status changed to complete
    16 Aug 2024, 14:00 BST
  9. Published value published: £16,000,000
    21 Mar 2025, 10:51 GMT
  10. Status changed to active
    21 Mar 2025, 10:51 GMT
  11. Deadline moved to 28 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
    21 Mar 2025, 10:51 GMT
    +363 days · was 30 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
  12. Status changed to complete
    29 Aug 2025, 09:38 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.25 Jun 202314 Jun 2023+9 d

The tender return deadline is being extended to Wednesday 14th June @ 12 noon to allow Suppliers more time to bid therefore enabling the Council to maintain capacity and choice.

Routine re-releases (9)
  • 2024-03: 1 release · 27 Mar 2024
  • 2023-09: 1 release · 14 Sept 2023
  • 2023-05: 2 releases · 2 May 2023, 29 May 2023
  • 2023-01: 1 release · 19 Jan 2023
  • 2022-09: 1 release · 30 Sept 2022

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 86admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2222 from SMEs · busiest of 10 lots
Contracts signed 20latest 8 Aug 2025

32 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 19 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £16,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Counselling

    Signed
    8 Aug 2025
    Value
    £1,200,000
    Status
    active
  • Activity Based Learning

    Signed
    12 Aug 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Developing the Young Workforce

    Signed
    12 Aug 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Community Engagement

    Signed
    12 Aug 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Mentoring & Support and Advice Services

    Signed
    12 Aug 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Pupil Workshops

    Signed
    12 Aug 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Educational Leadership (all staff)

    Signed
    12 Aug 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Educational Assessments

    Signed
    12 Aug 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Activity Based Learning

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Developing the Young Workforce

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Community Engagement

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Mentoring & Support and Advice Services

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Pupil Workshops

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Educational Leadership (all staff)

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Leadership for Pupils

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Educational Assessments

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Research and Improvement Consultancy

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Activity Based Learning

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Community Engagement

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Pupil Workshops

    Signed
    31 Aug 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Activity Based Learning22bids · 22 electronic · 22 from abroad22——
2 · Counselling7bids · 7 electronic · 2 from abroad6——
3 · Community Engagement9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad9——
4 · Mentoring & Support and Advice Services9bids · 9 electronic · 4 from abroad4——
5 · Pupil Workshops19bids · 19 electronic · 15 from abroad15——
6 · Educational Leadership (all staff)10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad10——
7 · Leadership for Pupils5bids · 5 electronic · 4 from abroad4——
8 · Educational Assessments3bids · 3 electronic · 2 from abroad3——
9 · Research and Improvement Consultancy2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
10 · Developing the Young Workforce12bids · 12 electronic · 8 from abroad11——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

North Lanarkshire Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, Scotland, ML1 1ABContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Framework contractors & participating bidders

87 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 87 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

Show 40 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.