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title: "Negotiated Contract for the provision of Provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807865"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-21"
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# Negotiated Contract for the provision of Provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807865

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training, under a Negotiated Procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was awarded to RCR Safety & Training Ltd and spans from 23 June 2025 to 31 October 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, if desired. The procurement falls under the 'General Public Services' industry category and the process followed a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This initiative, located in Hamilton, UK, represents the Council's efforts to secure necessary training services for its apprentices.

The award of this contract despite limited competition underscores unique opportunities for specialised businesses that can supply technical or niche services. RCR Safety & Training Ltd, classified as an SME, exemplifies the type of business ideally positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities, particularly those with expertise in vocational training or apprenticeship programmes. This contract offers a strategic advantage for firms capable of providing tailored training solutions that meet the specific needs of public sector clients like South Lanarkshire Council. Businesses specialising in training services and with a strong focus on technical deliverables within the UK region should take notice of similar future tenders to expand their reach and services.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated Procedure under Standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training for apprentices recruited by South Lanarkshire Council. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason:- The services can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and no alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. The contract term runs from 23 June 2025 to 31 October 2028 with the option to extend for 12 months in any increment if required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition. South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated Procedure under Standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training for apprentices recruited by South Lanarkshire Council. Justification for selected award procedure: The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 (b) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason: Standing Order 9.3.1 b The works, services or supplies can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement The contract term runs from 23 June 2025 to 31 October 2028 with the option to extend for 12 months in any increment if required.

### Procurement Information

The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 (b) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason: Standing Order 9.3.1 b The works, services or supplies can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537476 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 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 | £88,870 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RCR SAFETY & TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537476

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537476
  Negotiated Contract for the provision of Provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training - South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated Procedure under Standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the provision of Road Operative Modern Apprenticeship Training for apprentices recruited by South Lanarkshire Council. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason:- The services can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and no alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. The contract term runs from 23 June 2025 to 31 October 2028 with the option to extend for 12 months in any increment if required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807865

## Provenance

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