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title: "Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03720a"
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# Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 4

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03720a

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Flexible Framework for Services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) - Entry Point 4". This tender is classified under the education and training services category and is focused on addressing the poverty-related attainment gap in primary, secondary, and additional support needs schools within the North Lanarkshire area, which is denoted as UKM84. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the award phase. Key contracts under this framework were signed on 31st August 2023, involving several services such as Activity Based Learning, Community Engagement, and Mentoring & Support Services. The framework allows new providers to apply annually, ensuring sustained capacity and choice throughout its 4-year term.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for service providers specializing in areas like educational activities, mental health support, and community engagement. With a focus on closing the attainment gap, organizations equipped to offer innovative and impactful educational solutions will find this framework beneficial. The open nature of this framework encourages participation across different lots with no restrictions on the number of lots a provider can apply for, thereby appealing to SMEs and social enterprises eager to make a difference in educational settings. Service providers like COVEY (Community Volunteers Enabling You), Columba 1400, and The Miracle Foundation Scio are examples of entities that have actively engaged with various lots, indicating the framework's relevance to a diverse range of service-oriented businesses.

## Notice

The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460524)for services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge and Pupil Equity Fund. . This notice is for Entry Point 4, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. . Key objectives of Scottish Attainment Challenge is to provide opportunities for local authorities in addressing the poverty related attainment gap. . The Pupil Equity funding is additional funding allocated directly to schools with objective to allow flexibility within a local context for schools to target interventions aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. . It is envisaged that Service Providers appointed to this Flexible Framework will support these objectives. The resultant services will be made available to Primary, Secondary and Additional Support Needs schools within NLC.

### Lot Information

Activity Based Learning

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . To provide a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through participation in a range of learning activities and experiences which may include, but are not limited to, outdoor learning, sport and social activities aimed a closing the poverty related attainment gap. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response. . . Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Community Engagement

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which focuses on engaging pupils, parents/carers and a wider community in learning through activities designed to close the poverty related attainment gap. The services(s) provided should complement the range of activities which the local Authority currently provides. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Pupil Workshops

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide to provide a service which engages pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(es) dedicated to the project or activity. This service may include, but is not limited to, mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nutrition, diversity and health and wellbeing. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Educational Leadership (all staff)

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which will develop leadership skills in teachers and support staff as part of the local Authority's commitment to career long professional Learning. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Leadership for Pupils

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Educational Assessments

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. This service may include, but is not limited to, standardised diagnostic assessment and screening tools. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response document. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Research and Improvement Consultancy

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which will support the local authority in seeking to close the poverty related attainment gap. This service may include, but is not limited to, data analysis and research-based activities focused on data acquisition in relation to closing the poverty related attainment gap. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Developing the Young Workforce

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This lot is to provide a service which assist schools in developing skills for learning, life and work in children and young people in the broad general education, particularly for those young people with barriers to learning and at risk of disengaging from education early. The service may include but is not limited to work-related learning experiences, employer involvement, family involvement and also development opportunities for teachers. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Counselling

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a counselling service that is universal. This will complement the range of whole-school and targeted approaches already available in schools to help support the mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing of children and young people. This Lot focuses on the provision of formal counselling and follows the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP) definition of counselling which is: 'a professional activity delivered by qualified practitioners in schools. Counsellors offer distressed children and young people an opportunity to talk about their difficulties, within a relationship of agreed confidentiality'. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response document. . Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Mentoring & Support and Advice Services

This Lot is part of the overall framework for potential providers to support North Lanarkshire Councils objectives to close the poverty related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils to manage their own learning in order that they may develop their learning skills, supports nurture and health and wellbeing activities, improves their academic performance and maximises their potential. This service may include, but is not limited to, additional support with academic studies, coaching, youth work and support and mentoring activities, group and/or one-to-one support with pupils and/or families, resilience coaching, mediation, speech and language therapy. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT SCHEDULE 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the 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/052276-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| 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 | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 86 |
| Supplier names | ABERNETHY; ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM; ACHIEVE MORE SCOTLAND; ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES; BARNARDO'S; BEATS OF BRAZIL; BEFIT TRAINING; BLOSSOM WITH NURTURE; BRACHAN CONSULTANCY; BUDDING ENGINEERS COMMUNITY INTEREST; CAMPFIRE CLASSROOM; CODE DIVISION LEARNING CENTRE; COLUMBA 1400; COVEY (COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ENABLING YOU; CROSSFIT AIRDRIE; DO-BE; EARLY YEARS SCOTLAND; ENABLE SCOTLAND; FLAVOUR5; FOUNDATION FOR POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH; GENPLUS; GET READY CREW; GETTING BETTER TOGETHER; GJL MUSIC EDUCATION; HEADSTRONG (SCOTLAND; IMPACT ARTS; INCLUDEM; INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA LEARNING SOLUTIONS; KATE HOOKHAM T/A DO LEARN; LANARKSHIRE CATERING SCHOOL; LANARKSHIRE PLAY THERAPY; LEIGH'S FOREST SCHOOL AND OUTDOOR LEARNING; LIBER8 LANARKSHIRE; LIFELINK; LINKLIVING; LIVE-N-LEARN; LOVE OUTDOOR LEARNING; LOVE@CARE; MACDONALD EDUCATION CONSULTANTS; MACLAUGHTER; MAKATON MARVELS AND CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS; MATHS CIRCLE; MIND MARVELS; MONKEY DRAMA; MOTHERWELL FC COMMUNITY TRUST; NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE; NOTOSH; ONE PARENT FAMILIES SCOTLAND; OSIRIS EDUCATIONAL; OUTLET PLAY RESOURCE; PAPILIO ENGINEERING; PENUMBRA; PHANTOM'S LEGACY, EQUIDO EQUINE INTERVENTION THERAPY AND EDUCATION; PLACE2BE; PLAYBACK ICE; PLUS ONE LEARNING; PRACTICALLY PRIMARY SCIENCE; RECYCLED BIKES SCOTLAND; REELTIME MUSIC; RELAX KIDS MOTHERWELL/MINI ME YOGA LANARKSHIRE; RELAX KIDS WITH DOMONIQUE; RETHINKING EDUCATION; RIGHT OPTIONS; ROUTES TO WORK; SOCIALTRACK; SOUNDPLAY PROJECTS; SPYF ON BIKES; STRATHCLYDE PARK ROWING CLUB; SYNERGY TRAINING SERVICES; TEENTALK SCOTLAND; THE LARDER WEST LOTHIAN; THE LENNOX PARTNERSHIP; THE MIRACLE FOUNDATION SCIO; THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUST; THE SKILLZONE; THE SPARK; THE VERDANCY GROUP; THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SERVICES; TIGERS (STA; TREE OF KNOWLEDGE; TRIANGLE CONSULTING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; UTEACH; VOLUNTEERING MATTERS; WILDSIDE ADVENTURES; WINDMILLS LANARKSHIRE; YMCA BELLSHILL & MOSSEND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052276-2025
- 21 Mar 2025 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010602-2025
- 16 Aug 2024 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026143-2024
- 27 Mar 2024 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010100-2024
- 14 Sep 2023 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027248-2023
- 29 May 2023 at 09:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015189-2023
- 2 May 2023 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012536-2023
- 19 Jan 2023 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001717-2023
- 30 Sep 2022 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027562-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807766
- 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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460524)for
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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