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title: "Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres - Entry Point 4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05913a"
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buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-11"
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# Flexible Framework for Outdoor Education Centres - Entry Point 4

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05913a

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by North Lanarkshire Council involves a flexible framework for outdoor education centres, specifically designed for educational and training services in the UK. This tender targets the Outdoor Learning aspect of the "Curriculum for Excellence," which emphasises quality outdoor learning experiences for school pupils. The main procurement stages have transitioned from planning to a completed award stage, with awards made on 11th November 2025. The framework offers entry points for additional service providers who are not already part of the established 10-year framework, facilitating ongoing capacity and choice. The recent contract, following an open procedure in line with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, aims to include various educational establishments across the region, promoting access to multi-day outdoor educational experiences.

This tender serves as a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the education and training services sector, especially those offering outdoor learning experiences that align with the Scottish educational outcomes. Companies capable of providing a range of activities, including residential stays with accommodation and catering, are well-suited to compete for inclusion in this framework. This offers an excellent growth avenue, particularly for companies that can ensure the necessary staff qualifications, such as registration under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG). The framework's ongoing entry points mean that businesses have repeated opportunities to join, thus enhancing business continuity and involvement in the education sector in Scotland.

## 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. . The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (see https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399554) with multiple Service Providers who 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 original Framework was setup for 10 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. This notice is for Entry Point 4, which is is applicable for any potential provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . This contract award procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74. .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74, the Council have established 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 Flexible Framework is for multiple years, and the Council have included options for additional Service Providers to apply to join the Framework at future intervals - this is Entry Point 4. . 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/072730-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BENMORE OUTDOOR CENTRE - CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; LAGGANLIA OUTDOOR CENTRE, THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |

## 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

- 11 Nov 2025 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072730-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052771-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808255
- 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=NOV399554
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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