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Negotiated Contract for the provision of Provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training, under a Negotiated Procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was awarded to RCR Safety & Training Ltd and spans from 23 June 2025 to 31 October 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, if desired. The procurement falls under the 'General Public Services' industry category and the process followed a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This initiative, located in Hamilton, UK, represents the Council's efforts to secure necessary training services for its apprentices.

The award of this contract despite limited competition underscores unique opportunities for specialised businesses that can supply technical or niche services. RCR Safety & Training Ltd, classified as an SME, exemplifies the type of business ideally positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities, particularly those with expertise in vocational training or apprenticeship programmes. This contract offers a strategic advantage for firms capable of providing tailored training solutions that meet the specific needs of public sector clients like South Lanarkshire Council. Businesses specialising in training services and with a strong focus on technical deliverables within the UK region should take notice of similar future tenders to expand their reach and services.

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Notice Title

Negotiated Contract for the provision of Provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated Procedure under Standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training for apprentices recruited by South Lanarkshire Council. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason:- The services can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and no alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. The contract term runs from 23 June 2025 to 31 October 2028 with the option to extend for 12 months in any increment if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition. South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated Procedure under Standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training for apprentices recruited by South Lanarkshire Council. Justification for selected award procedure: The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 (b) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason: Standing Order 9.3.1 b The works, services or supplies can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement The contract term runs from 23 June 2025 to 31 October 2028 with the option to extend for 12 months in any increment if required.

Procurement Information

The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 (b) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason: Standing Order 9.3.1 b The works, services or supplies can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807865
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537476
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,870 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adam.tierney@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
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
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RCR SAFETY & TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537476
    Negotiated Contract for the provision of Provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training - South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated Procedure under Standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training for apprentices recruited by South Lanarkshire Council. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason:- The services can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and no alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. The contract term runs from 23 June 2025 to 31 October 2028 with the option to extend for 12 months in any increment if required.

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