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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Negotiated Contract for Signs Of Safety & Healing Implementation Training and Consultancy" was managed by South Lanarkshire Council, located in Hamilton, Scotland. This contract falls under the General Public Services industry category, specifically focusing on services for Children's Services across Social Work and Education. The procurement was conducted through a limited tendering method, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons. The award stage has been completed, and the contract was signed on 17 June 2026. The contract is valued at £143,452 and will run from 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational consultancy and training services, offering a growth avenue for those capable of meeting the unique technical requirements of South Lanarkshire Council. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in implementing complex safety and healing approaches in children’s services would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The contract was awarded to Leigh Taylor LTD, highlighting the potential for SMEs to secure contracts under specific, non-competitive conditions.

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Notice Title

Negotiated Contract for Signs Of Safety & Healing Implementation Training and Consultancy

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to implement a Signs of Safety & Healing approach. Signs of Safety & Healing implementation which will be used by Children's Services, across Social Work and Education. 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 only be supplied by 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 will be from 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2028, with the option to extend for 12-months, in any increment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition. South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to implement a Signs of Safety & Healing approach. Signs of Safety & Healing implementation which will be used by Children's Services, across Social Work and Education. Justification for selected award procedure: 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 reasons:- The services can only be supplied by 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 will be from 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2028, with the option to extend for 12-months, in any increment

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 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reasons:- The services can only be supplied by 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-r6ebe6-0000835789
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558874
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,452 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 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

LEIGH TAYLOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558874
    Negotiated Contract for Signs Of Safety & Healing Implementation Training and Consultancy - South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to implement a Signs of Safety & Healing approach. Signs of Safety & Healing implementation which will be used by Children's Services, across Social Work and Education. 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 only be supplied by 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 will be from 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2028, with the option to extend for 12-months, in any increment

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