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title: "Negotiated Contract for Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829513"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Negotiated Contract for Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829513

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council has successfully completed the award stage of its public procurement process for the provision of accommodation and support services for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The contract is part of the council's commitment to environmental protection and general public services, and it involves a negotiated contract under the council's standing orders. This procedure was adopted due to technical reasons limiting competition, highlighted in Standing Order 9.3.1. Spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, the contract has an optional three-year extension. It is centred in Hamilton, under the region code UKM95. The procurement conducted by South Lanarkshire Council did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specific nature of the requirement, and follows the council's structured standing orders regarding public procurement.

This tender offers a specialised opportunity for business growth targeted at organisations providing accommodation and support services, particularly those equipped to meet the needs of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. As the successful supplier, Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited stands to benefit significantly as the chosen provider due to their capability to deliver under the conditions restricting competition. Large-scale organisations with expertise and unique qualifications in managing sensitive community support services are best positioned to engage with similar future tenders—for instance, those prioritising social welfare and urban development initiatives. As the contract is valued at £1,668,814.21, it demonstrates a significant investment opportunity for the involved supplier and enhances service delivery within the local area.

## 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 Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 and 10.4 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reasons:- Standing Order 9.3.1b 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 and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider The contract term will be from 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for a further 3 years.

### 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 Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Justification for selected award procedure: The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 and 10.4 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reasons:- Standing Order 9.3.1b 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 and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider The contract term will be from 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for a further 3 years.

### Procurement Information

Justification for selected award procedure: The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 and 10.4 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reasons:- Standing Order 9.3.1b 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 and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554028 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,668,814 |

## 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 | BLUE TRIANGLE (GLASGOW) HOUSING ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554028

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554028
  Negotiated Contract for Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children - 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 Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1 and 10.4 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reasons:- Standing Order 9.3.1b 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 and Standing Order 10.4a (i) In the opinion of the Executive Director the needs of the individual(s) concerned would be best met by a particular Provider The contract term will be from 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for a further 3 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829513

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