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title: "Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres"
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# Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6cd

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council has completed a tender process for the "Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres," aimed at providing multi-day outdoor education experiences for school pupils across its 155 educational establishments in the UK. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and was conducted through an open procedure, with the award date noted as 27th May 2021. Enhanced probity checks are mandatory due to the involvement of high-risk areas regarding serious and organised crime, reinforcing the importance of compliance in the bidding process.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses in the outdoor education sector, particularly for those offering comprehensive packages that include a range of activities, residential stays, and catering services. Companies with experience in facilitating educational outdoor activities and meeting the diverse needs of pupils with varying abilities will be well-positioned to compete. The Council's decision to allow annual entry points into the framework could further benefit new providers seeking to enter this growing market.

## Notice

The National guidance document "Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning" Education Scotland states: "the journey through education for any child in Scotland must include opportunities for a series of planned, quality outdoor learning experiences" enabling our children and young people to be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, one of the national outcomes which lies at the heart of the Curriculum for Excellence. . North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") are undertaking this procurement with purpose of establishing a Framework with multiple Service Providers who can offer a multi-day outdoor education experience, with residential stay, for groups of school pupils. The Council have 155 Educational establishments who could potentially use this Framework. . The Council propose to utilise the Framework for many years or until there is fundamental change to the requirements (that will require re-tendering). It is proposed to include Framework entry points i.e. annually, which could allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework; this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council propose to establish a Flexible Framework with Service Providers / Outdoor Education Centres who can provide a package for groups of pupils that comprises: activity based learning with residential stay. . The proposed Flexible Framework would be for multiple years, and the Council would include options for additional Service Providers to apply to join the Framework at future intervals (should the Council require this for any reason). . Key Objectives is to meet the curriculum objectives previously mentioned in II.1.4) Description of the procurement. . Prospective Service Providers should be able to offer a range of activities that caters for pupils of all abilities and confidence levels. The residential element should include catering. Venue based transport would be required if travel is needed to go between accommodation and activity location. . The Council's school term is August through June; packages should be available during this period. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main Invitation to Tender (ITT) document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . The Framework must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice and the following documents contained within the PCS-T Tendering System; Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Terms and Conditions. . Tenderers must respond to a serious of Selection Questions within the PCS-T Qualification Envelope; . Tenderers must downloand and complete a range of Award Questions and Statements located within the PCS-T Technical Envelope; . Tenderers must download and complete a Pricing Schedule located within the PCS-T Commercial Envelope. . 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012123-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | ABERNETHY TRUST; ACTIVE OUTDOOR PURSUITS; BENDRIGG TRUST; CLYDE SCOUTS; FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL; LOCHRANZA CENTRE; SCOTTISH OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRES LIMITED (BELMONT OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE; SCOTTISH OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRES LIMITED (BROOMLEE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE; SCOTTISH OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRES LIMITED (DOUNANS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE; SCOUTS SCOTLAND, SCOUT ADVENTURES FORDELL FIRS; SCOUTS SCOTLAND, SCOUT ADVENTURES LOCHGOILHEAD; SPORTSCOTLAND NATIONAL CENTRE INVERCLYDE; SPOTTY DOG ADVENTURES; SU SCOTLAND GOWANBANK; SU SCOTLAND, LENDRICK MUIR; THE ACTUAL REALITY TRUST; THE GLENCOE TRUST; THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUST; WISTON LODGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 31 May 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012123-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:547586-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court

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