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title: "Flexible Framework - Solutions for ASN Pupils (Equipment & Adaptations) - Open to New Applicants"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000722000"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Flexible Framework - Solutions for ASN Pupils (Equipment & Adaptations) - Open to New Applicants

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000722000

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking suppliers for their Flexible Framework to provide solutions for Equipment and Adaptations for pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN) in education settings. The framework, classified under the CPV code 85312400, invites continuous participation from new applicants until 16 January 2026. The procurement process follows an open procedure under the guidelines of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and aims to address requisites noted in the Equality Act. This ongoing procurement, valued at £480,000, supports services across the UKM84 region, centring in Motherwell. It utilises an electronic submission method with the main procurement category listed as services. Key dates include the tender period ending on the award date, 16 January 2026, when bids will be publicly opened for evaluation.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying educational equipment and adaptations, particularly those adept at creating bespoke solutions that cater to the unique needs of ASN pupils. Suppliers capable of providing items such as standing frames, wheelchairs, height-adjustable furniture, and activity chairs which consider whole-life costs including maintenance and disposal, are likely to find this framework beneficial. The Council's requirement for innovative solutions combined with assessments from occupational therapists offers varied opportunities for suppliers within the healthcare and education industries to integrate niche expertise into their offerings. Firms that can leverage existing inventories to design and repurpose equipment will have an advantage in competing for tender awards, thereby supporting the business growth within this vibrant educational service sector.

## Notice

The Equality Act requires schools to actively deal with inequality and to prevent discrimination against people with a disability. Appropriate equipment and adaptations play a critical role in supporting children and young people to participate and meet their educational ambitions. . From an initial entry point, the Council has already established a Flexible Framework of contractors from whom we can seek bespoke solutions for Equipment and Adaptations, primarily for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) for use within their education settings. . This award procedure is being carried out in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and follows guidance for the procurement of care and support services. The framework will be continuously open (flexible) to consider new applicants until the maximum end date of 31st January 2026. **** THIS FRAMEWORK HAS NOW EXPIRED ****

### Lot Information

Lot 1

**** THIS FRAMEWORK HAS NOW EXPIRED **** The following information is intended to give potential Tenderers an overview of the high level requirements. . REQUIREMENTS: Through the Flexible Framework, the Council will source bespoke solutions for Equipment and Adaptations, primarily for ASN pupils. . Equipment and Adaptations ("E&A") required include, but are not limited to: standing frames; plinths; wheelchairs; height adjustable tables/beds; hoists; activity chairs; and accessories. . Solutions should be presented as a whole life cost proposal to cover acquisition, maintenance through to disposal. Some solutions may require assessments from Occupational Therapists and/or other specialists. . The Council has an existing inventory of E&A that can be utilised in solution design as re-use or re-purposing E&A. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main invitation to tender ("ITT") document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Supplier Attachments area within the PCS-T tendering system. . . FRAMEWORK ENTRY: Applicants must respond to a range of Selection Criteria questions and Award Criteria questions and statements within the PCS-Tender Qualification and Technical Envelopes. See PCS-Tender project code 22271 and specifically pqq_6091. .. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550781 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | £480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550781
- 8 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470720

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470720
  Flexible Framework - Solutions for ASN Pupils (Equipment & Adaptations) - Open to New Applicants - The Equality Act requires schools to actively deal with inequality and to prevent discrimination against people with a disability. Appropriate equipment and adaptations play a critical role in supporting children and young people to participate and meet their educational ambitions. . From an initial entry point, the Council has already established a Flexible Framework of contractors from whom we can seek bespoke solutions for Equipment and Adaptations, primarily for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) for use within their education settings. . This award procedure is being carried out in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and follows guidance for the procurement of care and support services. The framework will be continuously open (flexible) to consider new applicants until the maximum end date of 31st January 2026.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550781
  Flexible Framework - Solutions for ASN Pupils (Equipment & Adaptations) - Open to New Applicants - The Equality Act requires schools to actively deal with inequality and to prevent discrimination against people with a disability. Appropriate equipment and adaptations play a critical role in supporting children and young people to participate and meet their educational ambitions. . From an initial entry point, the Council has already established a Flexible Framework of contractors from whom we can seek bespoke solutions for Equipment and Adaptations, primarily for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) for use within their education settings. . This award procedure is being carried out in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and follows guidance for the procurement of care and support services. The framework will be continuously open (flexible) to consider new applicants until the maximum end date of 31st January 2026. **** THIS FRAMEWORK HAS NOW EXPIRED ****

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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