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Negotiated Contract for Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has successfully completed the award stage of its public procurement process for the provision of accommodation and support services for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The contract is part of the council's commitment to environmental protection and general public services, and it involves a negotiated contract under the council's standing orders. This procedure was adopted due to technical reasons limiting competition, highlighted in Standing Order 9.3.1. Spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, the contract has an optional three-year extension. It is centred in Hamilton, under the region code UKM95. The procurement conducted by South Lanarkshire Council did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specific nature of the requirement, and follows the council's structured standing orders regarding public procurement.

This tender offers a specialised opportunity for business growth targeted at organisations providing accommodation and support services, particularly those equipped to meet the needs of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. As the successful supplier, Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited stands to benefit significantly as the chosen provider due to their capability to deliver under the conditions restricting competition. Large-scale organisations with expertise and unique qualifications in managing sensitive community support services are best positioned to engage with similar future tenders—for instance, those prioritising social welfare and urban development initiatives. As the contract is valued at £1,668,814.21, it demonstrates a significant investment opportunity for the involved supplier and enhances service delivery within the local area.

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Notice Title

Negotiated Contract for Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children

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 Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 and 10.4 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reasons:- Standing Order 9.3.1b 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 and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider The contract term will be from 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for a further 3 years.

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 Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Justification for selected award procedure: The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 and 10.4 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reasons:- Standing Order 9.3.1b 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 and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider The contract term will be from 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for a further 3 years.

Procurement Information

Justification for selected award procedure: The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 and 10.4 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reasons:- Standing Order 9.3.1b 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 and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829513
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554028
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,668,814 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BLUE TRIANGLE (GLASGOW) HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554028
    Negotiated Contract for Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children - 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 Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 and 10.4 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reasons:- Standing Order 9.3.1b 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 and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider The contract term will be from 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for a further 3 years.

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