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title: "Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services"
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buyer: "North Lanarkshire Council"
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# Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services

Buyer: North Lanarkshire Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000845671

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is establishing a flexible framework for external education services supporting its Education and Families Service, schools and wider service. The work is intended to improve learning, wellbeing, inclusion and attainment, including reducing the poverty-related attainment gap. Twelve service areas cover activity-based learning; counselling; community engagement; mentoring, support and advice; pupil workshops; professional leadership development; pupil leadership; educational assessments; research and improvement consultancy; employability and careers; curriculum and pedagogy; and community mental health and wellbeing for children, young people and families. Services will be delivered in North Lanarkshire. The framework continues an existing approach that has provided schools with access to external services. Its mental health and wellbeing area is community-based support and excludes counselling, psychotherapy, clinical assessment, diagnosis, clinical treatment and other regulated therapeutic or healthcare interventions.

The process reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submissions. The bid deadline was 17 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The framework is anticipated to run for 48 months from May 2027, with a maximum value of £16,000,000. It is divided into 12 lots, and suppliers may bid for one or more without restriction. Annual entry points are planned for additional suppliers to tender to join for the 2028–29, 2029–30 and 2030–31 academic years. The approach follows the Scottish rules for social and other specific services. The evaluation and selection basis is set out in the procurement documents; the stated technical selection criterion reserves service delivery to a particular profession. Suppliers must provide staff names and qualifications, and may be excluded on grounds under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This opportunity suits organisations with practical education, youth, wellbeing or community-service expertise, as well as specialist providers of assessment, research, evaluation, consultancy, curriculum development and professional learning. Providers can target the lots that match their services rather than cover the full range. Strong candidates will be able to show how their work responds to learner and community needs and contributes to outcomes such as attainment, inclusion, participation, employability, leadership or wellbeing. Relevant delivery capability spans work with pupils, families, schools, education professionals and local communities. The technical selection criterion requires execution of the service to be reserved to a particular profession, so bidders should check the lot-specific requirements and establish that their professional credentials and staffing meet them. Staff names and qualifications must be included in the tender response; community-benefit and subcontracting requirements also apply as set out in the tender pack.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") proposes to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Education Services. . The Agreement is anticipated to commence in May 2027 for a period of 48 months (4 years). . The maximum value of the Agreement is 16,000,000 GPB. . Establishing this Agreement will continue the provision of a Flexible Framework for services that support the priorities and objectives of the Education and Families Service. The first generation of this Framework Agreement was established in December 2018, primarily to support activity funded through the Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). This Flexible Framework Agreement builds on that established approach, providing schools and the wider service with continued access to a flexible range of external services.

### Lot Information

Activity Based Learning

Services delivered through this Lot should support the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), The Promise, children's rights-based practice, inclusive education, health and wellbeing, equity, and the ongoing commitment to reducing the poverty- related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through participation in a range of learning activities and experiences which may include, but are not limited to, outdoor learning, sport, creative arts, STEM activities, environmental education, youth leadership programmes, mentoring, employability activities, digital learning and social activities. Activities should respond to identified needs and contribute to agreed outcomes aimed at raising attainment and/or achievement and closing the poverty-related attainment gap. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Counselling

This Lot is to provide a counselling service that is universal and should be available to all secondary school pupils and primary, ASN school pupils aged 10 and over. This will complement the range of whole-school and targeted approaches already available in schools to help support the mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing of children and young people. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response document.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Community Engagement

Services delivered through this Lot should support approaches which strengthen relationships between children and young people, families, educational establishments and local communities, helping to reduce barriers to participation and learning. . This Lot is to provide a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through participation in a range of learning activities and experiences which may include, but are not limited to, outdoor learning, sport and social activities; all aimed at raising attainment or achievement and closing the poverty related attainment gap. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Mentoring, Support and Advice Services

Services delivered through this Lot may provide targeted support to children and young people, and where appropriate their families, to help address barriers to participation, wellbeing, attainment and achievement. . This Lot is to deliver mentoring, support and/or advice services which help children and young people develop confidence, resilience, learning skills, wellbeing and their ability to engage positively with education. Provision may include, but is not limited to, coaching, youth work, mentoring, group and/or one-to-one support, resilience-building, speech and language support, mediation, support for positive mental wellbeing and other appropriate intervention. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Pupil Workshops

Services delivered through this Lot should support the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), The Promise, children's rights-based practice, inclusive education, health and wellbeing, equity, and the ongoing commitment to reducing the poverty-related attainment gap. . This Lot is to provide workshops which engage children and young people in a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance, participation or other appropriate learning approaches. Workshops may include, but are not limited to, mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, resilience, emotional wellbeing, mental health awareness, nutrition, diversity and inclusion, anti-bullying, online safety, digital wellbeing, leadership, employability, skills for learning, life and work, climate education, outdoor learning, physical activity and health and wellbeing. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Educational Leadership (Staff)

Services delivered through this Lot should support career-long professional learning and help develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and leadership capacity of teachers, support staff and other relevant education professionals. . This Lot will provide leadership development services which support teachers, support staff and other relevant education professionals to develop their leadership knowledge, skills, confidence and practice. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Leadership for Pupils

Services delivered through this Lot should support children and young people to take on leadership roles, work effectively with others, contribute positively to school and community life and develop skills which support learning, wellbeing and future pathways. . This Lot is to provide activities and programmes which develop leadership, teamwork, communication, confidence and related personal skills in children and young people of all ages and abilities. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Educational Assessments

Services delivered through this Lot should support establishments to assess, understand and respond to learner needs through the provision of appropriate assessment materials, tools, analysis and related professional support. . This Lot is to provide educational assessment materials, tools and/or related services primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. Provision may include, but is not limited to, standardised assessments, diagnostic assessments and screening tools. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response document.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Research & Improvement Consultancy

Services delivered through this Lot should support the Council and its establishments to better understand performance, identify areas for improvement, evaluate interventions and inform future planning and decision-making. . This Lot is to provide research, evaluation, data analysis and/or improvement consultancy services which support the Council and its establishments to understand performance, identify areas for development and inform improvement activity. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Developing the Young Workforce

Services delivered through this Lot should support establishments to provide meaningful opportunities for children and young people to develop employability skills, understand future pathways and engage with the world of work. . This Lot is to provide services which support children and young people to develop skills for learning, life and work and improve their awareness of future education, training and employment pathways. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Curriculum and Pedagogy

Services delivered through this Lot should support the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), The Promise, children's rights-based practice, inclusive education, health and wellbeing, equity, and the ongoing commitment to reducing the poverty-related attainment gap. . This Lot is to deliver specialist curriculum and/or pedagogical support which may include, but is not limited to: - Curriculum design, review and implementation support. - Learning, teaching and assessment development. - Professional learning programmes for teaching and support staff. - Coaching, mentoring and instructional coaching models. - Pedagogical research and evidence-informed practice. - Assessment and moderation support. - Literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing improvement programmes. - Digital learning and digital pedagogy development. - Inclusive practice and strategies to support diverse learner needs. - Learning and teaching approaches to improve engagement, motivation and participation. - Support for curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary learning and skills development. - Support for leadership of learning at classroom, middle leadership and senior leadership levels. - Development of practitioner enquiry and self-evaluation approaches. - Subject-specific curriculum development and specialist pedagogical support. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Community Mental Health and Wellbeing for Children, Young People and Families

Services delivered through this Lot will build and develop local capacity and draw upon existing interventions, resources and community-based programmes to strengthen local support based on the needs and aspirations of children, young people and families and will complement existing Council, education, health, community and third-sector services. . The services delivered should complement and contribute to wider whole-school, whole-family and/or community approaches to mental health and wellbeing where relevant to the nature of the provision. . This Lot DOES NOT commission counselling, psychotherapy, clinical assessment, diagnosis, clinical treatment or other regulated therapeutic or healthcare interventions. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification "ITT ANNEX 1 - DETAILS OF REQUIREMENTS" for each Lot is contained within the Tender Pack which is accessible/downloadable from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . General Note to tenderers - you are be able to bid for one or more lots. There are no restrictions. Please ensure you complete each Lot specific tender response.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566821 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## 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 | North Lanarkshire Council |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Postcode area | 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566821

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566821
  Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") proposes to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Education Services. . The Agreement is anticipated to commence in May 2027 for a period of 48 months (4 years). . The maximum value of the Agreement is 16,000,000 GPB. . Establishing this Agreement will continue the provision of a Flexible Framework for services that support the priorities and objectives of the Education and Families Service. The first generation of this Framework Agreement was established in December 2018, primarily to support activity funded through the Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) and Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). This Flexible Framework Agreement builds on that established approach, providing schools and the wider service with continued access to a flexible range of external services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845671
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services
- https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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