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22 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire College, located in East Kilbride, Glasgow, is seeking tenders for "Assistive Support Needs Services" aimed at providing educational learning support for its students. This procurement falls under the Education industry category, with services required at the college's premises. The process is at the tender stage, following an open procedure, and invites electronic submissions until 12th August 2026. The prospective contract will commence immediately thereafter. The procurement aims to engage suppliers capable of offering one-on-one support tailored to students' needs, facilitating their academic progress.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, especially those experienced in assisting students with physical disabilities. Companies equipped to provide custom solutions like reading assistance, note-taking, study skills, and British Sign Language interpreting may find this contract advantageous. The procurement allows the potential addition of more services, including offering communication support. With a contract period of 1080 days and the possibility of extensions, suppliers capable of delivering demonstrable community benefits and adhering to specific professional standards are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Assistive Support Needs Services for South Lanarkshire College

Notice Description

Assistive support needs services for South Lanarkshire College Students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A single Supplier to provide educational learning support/ Assistive Support needs, for South Lanarkshire College students, this will require them to work one to one with students in or outwith the classroom. This will enable students to progress and achieve on their courses by providing a range of support such as reading;notetaking;prompting;study skills and support in practical classes for those students who have a physical disability.. Utilising Schedule 3 - Procurement Reform Act (Scotland) 2014 - care and Support services - reduction of timescales to 21 days

Options: Could potentially add the following services Communication Support Worker - To provide accurate interpretation for students using British Sign Language. To provide appropriate communication strategies to enable deaf students to integrate into their peer group and engage with their learning. British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter: To provide BSL Interpreting for students in and outwith the classroom (SAAS Definition: Sign Language Interpreter)

Renewal: 12 + 12 months extension period subject to performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829637
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560719
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
potentially in 2031

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 0NE
Post Town
Glasgow
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
East Kilbride Central South
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

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