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Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 4
Education and training services
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published10
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Tenderline Synopsis: North Lanarkshire Council: "Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 4". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 10 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | North Lanarkshire Council | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
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| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: North Lanarkshire Council
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Published history for North Lanarkshire Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
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Coverage: 206 active published awards; 198 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. Published-to-award variance 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 Unpublished data stays unknown.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 AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire Council | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published29 Aug 2025, 09:38 BST | Last source update29 Aug 2025, 09:38 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationEducation and training services | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03720a | ||
What is being bought
The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460524)for 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.
What changed
From the official release history
- tender value changed
29 Aug 2025, 09:38 BST - Status changed to complete
29 Aug 2025, 09:38 BST - Official notice release published
29 Aug 2025, 09:38 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
29 Aug 2025, 09:38 BST - Published value updated to £16,000,000
21 Mar 2025, 10:51 GMT - Status changed to active
21 Mar 2025, 10:51 GMT - Official notice release published
21 Mar 2025, 10:51 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 28 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
21 Mar 2025, 10:51 GMT - Status changed to complete
16 Aug 2024, 14:00 BST - Official notice release published
16 Aug 2024, 14:00 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
16 Aug 2024, 14:00 BST - Status changed to active
27 Mar 2024, 15:52 GMT - Official notice release published
27 Mar 2024, 15:52 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 30 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
27 Mar 2024, 15:52 GMT - Status changed to complete
14 Sept 2023, 16:20 BST - Official notice release published
14 Sept 2023, 16:20 BST - Status changed to published status
29 May 2023, 10:04 BST - Official notice release published
29 May 2023, 10:04 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
29 May 2023, 10:04 BST - Status changed to active
2 May 2023, 15:16 BST - Official notice release published
2 May 2023, 15:16 BST - Submission deadline changed to 5 Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
2 May 2023, 15:16 BST - Status changed to complete
19 Jan 2023, 15:23 GMT - Official notice release published
19 Jan 2023, 15:23 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
19 Jan 2023, 15:23 GMT - Status changed to active
30 Sept 2022, 15:58 BST - Official notice release published
30 Sept 2022, 15:58 BST - Submission deadline changed to 24 Oct 2022, 12:00 BST
30 Sept 2022, 15:58 BST - Buyer information updated
30 Sept 2022, 15:58 BST
Lots and requirements (10)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Activity Based LearningStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . 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. . 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. . 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #10Developing the Young WorkforceStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . 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. . 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. . 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #2CounsellingStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . 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‘. . 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. . 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #3Community EngagementStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . 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. . 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. . 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 5 · #4Mentoring & Support and Advice ServicesStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . 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. . 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. . 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 6 · #5Pupil WorkshopsStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . 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. . 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. . 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 7 · #6Educational Leadership (all staff)Status not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . 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. . 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. . 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 8 · #7Leadership for PupilsStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . 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. . 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. . 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 9 · #8Educational AssessmentsStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . 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. . 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. . 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 10 · #9Research and Improvement ConsultancyStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThis Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . 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. . 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. . 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
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Signed 8 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · £1,200,000 - Contract active
Signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £16,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £16,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £16,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £16,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £16,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £16,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £16,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards COVEY (Community Volunteers Enabling You), Crossfit Airdrie, Leigh's Forest School and Outdoor Learning, SPYF On Bikes, Socialtrack, The Miracle Foundation Scio Not published · Not published · active Research and Improvement Consultancy Not published · Not published · unsuccessful COVEY (Community Volunteers Enabling You), The Miracle Foundation Scio Not published · Not published · active Columba 1400, The Miracle Foundation Scio Not published · Not published · active Columba 1400, GenPlus, The Lennox Partnership Not published · Not published · active Get Ready Crew, The Miracle Foundation Scio Not published · Not published · active Columba 1400, Get Ready Crew, The Lennox Partnership Not published · Not published · active The Miracle Foundation Scio Not published · Not published · active Columba 1400 Not published · Not published · active Educational Assessments Not published · Not published · unsuccessful |
Contracts Counselling £1,200,000 · signed 8 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST · active Activity Based Learning £16,000,000 · signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Community Engagement £16,000,000 · signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Pupil Workshops £16,000,000 · signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Leadership for Pupils £16,000,000 · signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Mentoring & Support and Advice Services £16,000,000 · signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Developing the Young Workforce £16,000,000 · signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Educational Leadership (all staff) £16,000,000 · signed 31 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active |
Bid statistics bids: 16 (lot 1) electronicBids: 16 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 16 (lot 1) smeBids: 15 (lot 1) bids: 4 (lot 10) electronicBids: 4 (lot 10) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 10) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 4 (lot 10) smeBids: 4 (lot 10) bids: 2 (lot 2) electronicBids: 2 (lot 2) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 2 (lot 2) smeBids: 2 (lot 2) bids: 4 (lot 3) electronicBids: 4 (lot 3) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 4 (lot 3) smeBids: 4 (lot 3) bids: 3 (lot 4) electronicBids: 3 (lot 4) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 4) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 3 (lot 4) smeBids: 3 (lot 4) bids: 13 (lot 5) electronicBids: 13 (lot 5) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 5) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 13 (lot 5) smeBids: 12 (lot 5) bids: 10 (lot 6) electronicBids: 10 (lot 6) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 6) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 10 (lot 6) smeBids: 10 (lot 6) bids: 4 (lot 7) electronicBids: 4 (lot 7) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 7) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 4 (lot 7) smeBids: 4 (lot 7) |
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