--- title: "Assistive Support Needs Services for South Lanarkshire College" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829637" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829637" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829637.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829637.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE" published: "2026-07-22" --- # Assistive Support Needs Services for South Lanarkshire College Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829637 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829637) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829637.json) ## Summary South Lanarkshire College, located in East Kilbride, Glasgow, is seeking tenders for "Assistive Support Needs Services" aimed at providing educational learning support for its students. This procurement falls under the Education industry category, with services required at the college's premises. The process is at the tender stage, following an open procedure, and invites electronic submissions until 12th August 2026. The prospective contract will commence immediately thereafter. The procurement aims to engage suppliers capable of offering one-on-one support tailored to students' needs, facilitating their academic progress. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, especially those experienced in assisting students with physical disabilities. Companies equipped to provide custom solutions like reading assistance, note-taking, study skills, and British Sign Language interpreting may find this contract advantageous. The procurement allows the potential addition of more services, including offering communication support. With a contract period of 1080 days and the possibility of extensions, suppliers capable of delivering demonstrable community benefits and adhering to specific professional standards are encouraged to participate. ## 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560719 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560719 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560719 Assistive Support Needs Services for South Lanarkshire College - Assistive support needs services for South Lanarkshire College Students. ## 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.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/hamilton-sheriff-court/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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