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Flexible Framework for Vocational and Skill Based Interventions

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North Lanarkshire Council involves establishing a Flexible Framework Agreement for vocational and skill-based interventions aimed at enhancing employability skills for young people across North Lanarkshire schools. The industry category for this procurement falls under general public services, specifically vocational education, with a focus on skills development across diverse subject areas such as construction, creative digital media, and healthcare. The procurement follows an open procedure, and the agreement covers a four-year period with annual entry points for new applicants, targeting four academic years from 2026 to 2029. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with contracts having been signed as of 19 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in educational services and vocational training. With North Lanarkshire Council seeking multiple external learning contractors, businesses that can offer accredited courses aligned with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework are well-suited to compete. Companies delivering courses in areas such as beauty care, digital game development, and scientific technologies can expand their reach, benefiting from the council’s focus on employability skills correlated with local labour market demands. There is also scope for businesses to contribute to curriculum development for diverse pupil groups, including those from vulnerable demographics, thereby tapping into community enrichment initiatives.

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Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Vocational and Skill Based Interventions

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement with multiple external learning Contractors to deliver vocational and skill-based interventions across a variety of subject areas. Provision will be accessible to all North Lanarkshire schools however is primarily sought for senior phase pupils (S4-S6). The aim of this Framework is to enhance the employability skills and post school pathways that will better equip our young people for the world of work. A significant focus of this framework will be to ensure adequate specialist provision is available for our schools and programmes supporting pupils from priority and target groups. The proposed Framework duration is 4 years. There will be annual entry points to allow new applicants to join the Framework for academic years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29. This framework will not include vocational and skills-based interventions delivered by further education colleges/universities or any provision delivered under school college partnership arrangements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council is seeking to put in place a Flexible Framework Agreement with multiple external learning Contractors for the provision of vocational education and skill-based courses for young people across all of North Lanarkshire's school establishments. . The primary aim of this framework is to enhance the curricular offering linked to young people's employability skills and post school pathways, that will better equip our young people for the world of work. . A key focus of this provision will be on young people pursuing well designed study courses that: . -better equips young people for the world of work -meets their clear career aspirations linked to local labour market information -develop meta skills identified by employers as essential when recruiting young people -equip young people with the experiences and attributes to develop their employability skills -have a strong focus on work related learning and occupational development. -are levelled in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) e.g. City and Guilds, Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC), Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) . The offering will focus on the following areas: . -Universal Offer - Mainstream Pupils -Additional Offer - ASN Pupils -Intensive Offer - Vulnerable Pupils . Desirable subject areas for these pupils include however is not exhaustive: . -Acting & Theatre Performance -Automotive Engineering -Beauty Care -Civil Engineering -Construction -Creative Digital Media -Dance -Digital Game Development -Early Learning & Childcare -Employability Skills -Engineering -Food & Drink Technology -Hairdressing -Health & Safety -Health & Social Care -Hospitality -It Hardware -IT Software -Make Up Artistry -Music Technology -Professional Cookery -Rural, Horticultural & Outdoor Skills -Scientific Technologies -Sensory Arts -Sound Production -Sports Development -Uniformed Service . Tenderers may make proposals for courses in one or more subject areas if they are an approved/accredited centre within a recognised skills sector and have delivery staff/trainers with relevant qualifications to deliver to school pupils within their sector. . Contractors must be available to deliver courses during the Council's academic year: August - June. . Full information on the Details of Requirements to be applied within the Framework Agreement are detailed in ITT Annex 1 available via the Buyers Areas within PCS-Tender. .. Additional information PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552243
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

ANGELA HARVEY SALON TRAINING AND EDUCATION

BE-INN UNITY

EFFECTIVENOW

ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY

EQUINOX OUTDOOR TRAINING

FLAVOUR5

GETTING BETTER TOGETHER

KER TRAINING

LAMH RECYCLE

MERGED EDUCATION

NEXT GENERATION TRAINING

NURTURE ACADEMY SCOTLAND

PHANTOM'S LEGACY, EQUIDO EQUINE INTERVENTION THERAPY AND EDUCATION

QUALITAS INTERNATIONAL

REMIT TRAINING

SCOTTISH VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOUNDATION

THE LARDER WEST LOTHIAN

THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP

THE VERDANCY GROUP

TIGERS (STA

TRIAGE CENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543823
    Flexible Framework for Vocational and Skill Based Interventions - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement with multiple external learning Contractors to deliver vocational and skill-based interventions across a variety of subject areas. Provision will be accessible to all North Lanarkshire schools however is primarily sought for senior phase pupils (S4-S6). The aim of this Framework is to enhance the employability skills and post school pathways that will better equip our young people for the world of work. A significant focus of this framework will be to ensure adequate specialist provision is available for our schools and programmes supporting pupils from priority and target groups. The proposed Framework duration is 4 years. There will be annual entry points to allow new applicants to join the Framework for academic years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29. This framework will not include vocational and skills-based interventions delivered by further education colleges/universities or any provision delivered under school college partnership arrangements.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552243
    Flexible Framework for Vocational and Skill Based Interventions - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement with multiple external learning Contractors to deliver vocational and skill-based interventions across a variety of subject areas. Provision will be accessible to all North Lanarkshire schools however is primarily sought for senior phase pupils (S4-S6). The aim of this Framework is to enhance the employability skills and post school pathways that will better equip our young people for the world of work. A significant focus of this framework will be to ensure adequate specialist provision is available for our schools and programmes supporting pupils from priority and target groups. The proposed Framework duration is 4 years. There will be annual entry points to allow new applicants to join the Framework for academic years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29. This framework will not include vocational and skills-based interventions delivered by further education colleges/universities or any provision delivered under school college partnership arrangements.

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