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title: "Assistive Support Needs Services for South Lanarkshire College"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d128"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Assistive Support Needs Services for South Lanarkshire College

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d128

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire College has issued a tender for the provision of Assistive Support Needs Services, aiming to enhance educational support for its students in East Kilbride. This tender falls under the services category, specifically special education services, and is in the tender stage. The process utilises an open procurement method, which adheres to the Procurement Reform Act of Scotland 2014, allowing a streamlined 21-day tender period that concludes on 12th August 2026. The contract spans 1080 days and may be renewed for an additional 24 months subject to performance. Potential bidders are welcome to submit their documents electronically, with the bid opening also scheduled for 12th August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those adept in delivering tailored learning support for students with various needs. Companies experienced in providing one-on-one educational assistance, including notetaking, study skills enhancement, and classroom support, are highly suitable candidates. Additionally, there are potential opportunities to expand services to include Communication Support Worker and British Sign Language Interpreter roles. Emphasising community benefits, the tender seeks organisations that can deliver social value, making it an ideal prospect for businesses focused on both educational and social outcomes to grow their business and reputation within the educational sector.

## Notice

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. Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069302-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | potentially in 2031 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 0NE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride Central South |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069302-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829637
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00469
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/hamilton-sheriff-court/

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