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Assistive Support Needs Services for South Lanarkshire College

South Lanarkshire College

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22 Jul 2026 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire College is procuring assistive support needs services for its students. The requirement is for one supplier to provide educational learning support, working one-to-one with students in or outside the classroom. Support may include reading, note-taking, prompting, study skills and assistance in practical classes for students with physical disabilities or other support needs. The service is intended to help students progress and achieve their courses. The work will be delivered at South Lanarkshire College, College Way, Scottish Enterprise Technology Park, East Kilbride, G75 0NE. The requirement is principally a specialist education service, with related personnel supply and education and training services. Potential additional services include communication support workers and British Sign Language interpreters for deaf students, both in and outside the classroom.

The process has reached tender: South Lanarkshire College invited offers through an open procedure using an electronic tendering system. The tender submission deadline was 12 August 2026 at 12:00 BST, with bids opened at the same time. The contract duration is 1,080 days, with potential extensions of 12 months plus a further 12 months, subject to performance. The tender uses a single lot and seeks one supplier. Evaluation is based on 30% price and 70% quality. Quality covers service methodology, quality assurance, continuous improvement, personnel, agreement management, responsible procurement, data protection, cyber security, business continuity, exit planning and related areas. Bids must be in English, cannot include variants, and must remain valid for 360 days.

This opportunity suits providers of specialist educational support, disability support or learning support services with experience working directly with students who have varied needs, including specific learning difficulties, mental ill health, autism spectrum conditions, sensory impairments and mobility impairments. Learning support workers must hold at least SCQF Level 6, including English, and demonstrate strong communication, confidentiality, IT and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to continuing professional development. Mental Health First Aid capability may be required. The supplier must provide named, qualified staff, maintain robust service quality and continuity, and meet relevant equality, data protection, employment, health and safety and modern slavery requirements. Professional or trade registration is required, alongside audited accounts and specified employers’, professional, product and public liability insurance. Community benefits and subcontracting opportunities are expected.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assistive Support Needs Services for South Lanarkshire College

Notice Description

Assistive support needs services for South Lanarkshire College Students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A single Supplier to provide educational learning support/ Assistive Support needs, for South Lanarkshire College students, this will require them to work one to one with students in or outwith the classroom. This will enable students to progress and achieve on their courses by providing a range of support such as reading;notetaking;prompting;study skills and support in practical classes for those students who have a physical disability. Additional information: Utilising Schedule 3 - Procurement Reform Act (Scotland) 2014 - care and Support services - reduction of timescales to 21 days

Options: Could potentially add the following services Communication Support Worker - To provide accurate interpretation for students using British Sign Language. To provide appropriate communication strategies to enable deaf students to integrate into their peer group and engage with their learning. British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter: To provide BSL Interpreting for students in and outwith the classroom (SAAS Definition: Sign Language Interpreter)

Renewal: 12 + 12 months extension period subject to performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d128
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069302-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
potentially in 2031

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 0NE
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride Central South
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Further Information

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