Tender

Flexible Framework - Solutions for ASN Pupils (Equipment & Adaptations) - Open to New Applicants

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Feb 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council is conducting a tender process titled "Flexible Framework – Solutions for ASN Pupils (Equipment & Adaptations) - Open to New Applicants" in the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £480,000. The deadline for submissions is on 16th January 2026, with the framework continuously open for new applicants until 31st January 2026. The tender is suitable for businesses providing bespoke solutions for equipment and adaptations primarily for children with Additional Support Needs in educational settings, offering a contract period duration of 1080 days.

This opportunity by the North Lanarkshire Council presents a chance for businesses specializing in providing equipment and adaptations for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) to engage in a flexible framework. Companies interested in participating should focus on presenting whole life cost proposals covering acquisition, maintenance, and disposal. The tender process will require applicants to respond to selection and award criteria questions, ensuring compliance with regulations. The continued flexibility of the framework allows for ongoing business growth and collaboration within the procurement guidelines set out by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework - Solutions for ASN Pupils (Equipment & Adaptations) - Open to New Applicants

Notice Description

The Equality Act requires schools to actively deal with inequality and to prevent discrimination against people with a disability. Appropriate equipment and adaptations play a critical role in supporting children and young people to participate and meet their educational ambitions. . From an initial entry point, the Council has already established a Flexible Framework of contractors from whom we can seek bespoke solutions for Equipment and Adaptations, primarily for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) for use within their education settings. . This award procedure is being carried out in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and follows guidance for the procurement of care and support services. The framework will be continuously open (flexible) to consider new applicants until the maximum end date of 31st January 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following information is intended to give potential Tenderers an overview of the high level requirements. . REQUIREMENTS: Through the Flexible Framework, the Council will source bespoke solutions for Equipment and Adaptations, primarily for ASN pupils. . Equipment and Adaptations ("E&A") required include, but are not limited to: standing frames; plinths; wheelchairs; height adjustable tables/beds; hoists; activity chairs; and accessories. . Solutions should be presented as a whole life cost proposal to cover acquisition, maintenance through to disposal. Some solutions may require assessments from Occupational Therapists and/or other specialists. . The Council has an existing inventory of E&A that can be utilised in solution design as re-use or re-purposing E&A. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main invitation to tender ("ITT") document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Supplier Attachments area within the PCS-T tendering system. . . FRAMEWORK ENTRY: Applicants must respond to a range of Selection Criteria questions and Award Criteria questions and statements within the PCS-Tender Qualification and Technical Envelopes. See PCS-Tender project code 22271 and specifically pqq_6091. .. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000722000
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470720
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract.support@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470720
    Flexible Framework - Solutions for ASN Pupils (Equipment & Adaptations) - Open to New Applicants - The Equality Act requires schools to actively deal with inequality and to prevent discrimination against people with a disability. Appropriate equipment and adaptations play a critical role in supporting children and young people to participate and meet their educational ambitions. . From an initial entry point, the Council has already established a Flexible Framework of contractors from whom we can seek bespoke solutions for Equipment and Adaptations, primarily for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) for use within their education settings. . This award procedure is being carried out in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and follows guidance for the procurement of care and support services. The framework will be continuously open (flexible) to consider new applicants until the maximum end date of 31st January 2026.

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