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

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking suppliers for their Flexible Framework to provide solutions for Equipment and Adaptations for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN) in education settings. The framework, classified under the CPV code 85312400, invites continuous participation from new applicants until 16 January 2026. The procurement process follows an open procedure under the guidelines of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and aims to address requisites noted in the Equality Act. This ongoing procurement, valued at £480,000, supports services across the UKM84 region, centring in Motherwell. It utilises an electronic submission method with the main procurement category listed as services. Key dates include the tender period ending on the award date, 16 January 2026, when bids will be publicly opened for evaluation.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying educational equipment and adaptations, particularly those adept at creating bespoke solutions that cater to the unique needs of ASN pupils. Suppliers capable of providing items such as standing frames, wheelchairs, height-adjustable furniture, and activity chairs which consider whole-life costs including maintenance and disposal, are likely to find this framework beneficial. The Council's requirement for innovative solutions combined with assessments from occupational therapists offers varied opportunities for suppliers within the healthcare and education industries to integrate niche expertise into their offerings. Firms that can leverage existing inventories to design and repurpose equipment will have an advantage in competing for tender awards, thereby supporting the business growth within this vibrant educational service sector.

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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. **** THIS FRAMEWORK HAS NOW EXPIRED ****

Lot Information

Lot 1

**** THIS FRAMEWORK HAS NOW EXPIRED **** 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.

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=MAR550781
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550781
    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. **** THIS FRAMEWORK HAS NOW EXPIRED ****

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