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Early Years Admissions Management Programme

Description: South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) Education Resources are looking to notify the market of a potential opportunity to deliver an Early Years Admissions Management Programme. The service will be delivered for the purposes of implementing a new automated admissions process for Early Year's applications. This will involve the configuration and implementation of a current solution to meet the Councils requirement of a centralised early years application programme which will automate and streamline the application, evaluation and allocation process for places within South Lanarkshire's Early years establishments. This exercise is intended to provide potential bidders with the opportunity to view and comment on SLC's Education Resources requirements if they wish to do so. This builds on a commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from (read more...)

Summary: South Lanarkshire Council is in the planning phase for a procurement process focusing on the delivery of an Early Years Admissions Management Programme. This initiative, titled "Early Years Admissions Management Programme," falls under the general public services industry category and aims to simplify and automate the admissions and allocation process for early years applications. The programme is expected to serve locations in the UKM95 region, specifically Hamilton. Currently at the planning stage, this process seeks market engagement to refine its requirements, with a deadline for feedback on the pre-market engagement questionnaire set for 17th April 2026. Additionally, a future notice date is anticipated on 3rd July 2026.

Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement

Description: The choice of the provider will be selected by the parent/guardian of the child therefore the council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Providers of ELC are invited to join the PSA by submitting a tender to the Council. They will be appointed to the PSA if they can successfully demonstrate that they meet the National Standard, the Law, applicable guidance, and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the Rates which have been set by the Council in relation to the delivery of funded hours. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 10 year term.

Summary: South Lanarkshire Council is seeking applications for their "Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement" tender, with a focus on pre-school education services. This contract is structured under the Light Touch Rules of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allowing providers to be integrated into the agreement over a 10-year span. Providers must demonstrate compliance with the National Standards, relevant laws, and guidelines. The tender process, managed through PCS-Tender, uses a project code of 22253, with applications set to close on 9th September 2026. The estimated contract value is £143,500,000, and it involves services within South Lanarkshire's geographic boundaries. The procurement method is open, and submissions are to be made electronically. The Council encourages bidders to offer community benefits but acknowledges that no work is guaranteed. Performance monitoring will apply to any community benefits reported.

Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement

Description: The choice of the provider will be selected by the parent/guardian of the child therefore the council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Providers of ELC are invited to join the PSA by submitting a tender to the Council. They will be appointed to the PSA if they can successfully demonstrate that they meet the National Standard, the Law, applicable guidance, and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the Rates which have been set by the Council in relation to the delivery of funded hours. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 10 year term.

Summary: South Lanarkshire Council is conducting a tender process for its 'Early Learning and Childcare - South Lanarkshire Council Procured Service Arrangement'. This procurement falls under the services category and is based in the geographical area of South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It aims to utilise a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) complying with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement method is open, with submissions required electronically. This contract, valued at £143.5 million, covers ten years, with applications reviewed on the 1st of March and 1st of September each year. The current tender stage began on 12th March 2026, with a submission deadline of 9th September 2026, followed by bid opening and award starting from the same date. The PSA operates under the Light Touch Rules, enabling service providers to join upon meeting specific council requirements.

Open Tender for the Provision of Scientific Testing Services (including chemical analytical, bacteriological examination)

Description: South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract is being led by the Council's Environmental Services Section. Environmental Services carry out both proactive and reactive scientific analysis and bacteriological examination of a wide range of food, drinking water and certain environmental samples on behalf of the Council. The service covers a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food Chemical and Water Quality & Safety. These services are priced on a test-by-test basis.

Summary: South Lanarkshire Council is actively conducting an open tender process for the provision of Scientific Testing Services, including chemical analytical and bacteriological examinations. The tender, tagged for its environmental quality control services, is focused on sourcing a contractor that offers comprehensive testing services throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract, led by the Council’s Environmental Services Section, involves reactive and proactive scientific analysis on food, drinking water, and various environmental samples. The tender stage is currently active with submissions via electronic submission required by 10th April 2026 at midday. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st June 2026, with the service priced on a test-by-test basis. This procurement exercise presents an opportunity for businesses in the environmental services industry to provide these vital services, particularly those specialising in areas like air pollution, microbiology, and water quality.

Open Tender for the Provision of Scientific Testing Services (including chemical analytical, bacteriological examination)

Description: South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of a comprehensive Chemical Analytical and Bacteriological Examination service throughout South Lanarkshire. This contract is being led by the Council's Environmental Services Section. Environmental Services carry out both proactive and reactive scientific analysis and bacteriological examination of a wide range of food, drinking water and certain environmental samples on behalf of the Council. The service covers a range of tests including Air Pollution, Microbiology, Contaminated Land, Consumer Protection, Food Chemical and Water Quality & Safety. These services are priced on a test-by-test basis.

Summary: This procurement process is initiated by South Lanarkshire Council, a regional or local authority based in Hamilton, Scotland, with the aim of procuring services for scientific testing. The tender is for the provision of chemical analytical and bacteriological examination services, which includes various tests such as air pollution, microbiology, contaminated land, consumer protection, and water quality & safety assessments. This contract, under the "General public services" and "Education" categories, is part of the tender stage, with the submission window set to close on 10th April 2026 at 12:00 pm. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions, and the estimated contract value stands at £350,000. The contract's period is slated from June 2026 to June 2030, with potential renewal options for up to 12 months.

Adult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 12

Description: The Council has an on-going requirement to procure Adult Supported Living Services. The Services will support vulnerable adults to live in their own homes and to play an active part in their communities as much as they are able. The Self-Directed Support (SDS) regulations offer Supported Persons a choice of provider to an extent not available through a Framework or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) therefore the Council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74 - 76 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate Supported Person's choice.

Summary: South Lanarkshire Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Adult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 12". This initiative is focused on procuring health and social work services for vulnerable adults within the South Lanarkshire region. The procurement process utilises the Open Procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and is governed by the Light Touch Rules. This tender is active, with submissions being accepted until 4th September 2026. The procurement is divided into two main lots: Standard Care and Enhanced Care, offering service providers a potential contract period up to 2034. The industry category is health and social work services, aimed at supporting individuals to live independently and participate actively in their communities. The procurement is electronic, requiring submissions via the PCS-Tender platform.

Testing and Maintenance of Garage Equipment

Description: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is preparing to retender its Testing & Maintenance of Garage Equipment used across its workshop estate. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being issued to engage with the market and gather insights from potential suppliers. The aim is to inform the development of the upcoming tender documentation and ensure the specification accurately reflects current capabilities, industry standards, technological developments, and best practice in the servicing and maintenance of garage workshop equipment. SFRS is particularly interested in understanding supplier capability across the following areas: - Ability to maintain, calibrate, test and repair a broad range of garage and workshop equipment - Geographic service coverage across all SFRS workshops, including Glasgow, Dundee, Inverness and Newbridge - Availability of service engineers accredited by the Garage (read more...)

Summary: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at retendering the testing and maintenance of garage equipment across its workshop estate. Coordinated by Scotland Excel, the exercise will lead to the establishment of a multi-year Framework Agreement, which encompasses both planned and reactive maintenance of workshop equipment. The procurement covers four SFRS locations: Glasgow, Dundee, Inverness, and Newbridge. This planned procurement falls under services in the industry category of calibration and workshop equipment maintenance. Potential suppliers are encouraged to provide insights by responding to a questionnaire by 26th March 2026, which will shape the final tender specification. The subsequent notice is anticipated around 30th April 2026.

Adult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 12

Description: The Council has an on-going requirement to procure Adult Supported Living Services. The Services will support vulnerable adults to live in their own homes and to play an active part in their communities as much as they are able. The Self-Directed Support (SDS) regulations offer Supported Persons a choice of provider to an extent not available through a Framework or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) therefore the Council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74 - 76 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate Supported Person's choice.

Summary: South Lanarkshire Council is actively seeking bids for its Adult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 12, to be delivered across the South Lanarkshire Council geographical area in the United Kingdom (UKM95). This tender, currently in the procurement stage, aims to support vulnerable adults in their homes. It utilises an innovative procurement approach under the Light Touch Rules of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allowing for providers to be added over its extensive 15-year term, ensuring choice and flexibility for Supported Persons. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions via the designated platform, with the tender period concluding on 4th September 2026, followed by an immediate award period. The procurement falls primarily under the 'General public services' and 'Education' categories with a substantial budget of GBP 225,000,000.

Testing and Maintenance of Garage Equipment

Description: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is preparing to retender its Testing & Maintenance of Garage Equipment used across its workshop estate. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being issued to engage with the market and gather insights from potential suppliers. The aim is to inform the development of the upcoming tender documentation and ensure the specification accurately reflects current capabilities, industry standards, technological developments, and best practice in the servicing and maintenance of garage workshop equipment. SFRS is particularly interested in understanding supplier capability across the following areas: - Ability to maintain, calibrate, test and repair a broad range of garage and workshop equipment - Geographic service coverage across all SFRS workshops, including Glasgow, Dundee, Inverness and Newbridge - Availability of service engineers accredited by the Garage (read more...)

Summary: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is in the planning stage of retendering for the maintenance and testing of garage workshop equipment across its facility estate. This procurement process, announced via a Prior Information Notice (PIN), aims to gather market insights from potential suppliers to better inform the tender's development. Covering areas such as Glasgow, Dundee, Inverness, and Newbridge, this tender falls under the public order and safety industry category. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage before the deadline on 26th March 2026. Scotland Excel (SXL) will execute the procurement exercise, although not directly manage the contract.

Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement - Phase 3

Description: The Council is seeking to appoint service providers to the Employability Procured Service Arrangement (PSA). This is a bespoke arrangement/flexible framework which has been developed primarily for Employability Services but can be accessed by all services within the Council. The PSA will be procured using the "light touch" procedure set out in Regulations 74 -76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the 2015 Regulations"). This allows the Council to carry out a selection process which adopts the principles of equal treatment, non-discrimination and transparency and complies with procurement best practice without requiring the use of the traditional open or restricted procedure set out in the 2015 Regulations. The PSA has a broad scope of service delivery with the opportunity for many providers to be appointed. There is (read more...)

Summary: South Lanarkshire Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring Employability Services under its Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) - Phase 3. The initiative, valued at £4 million, is designed to enhance education and training services within South Lanarkshire, targeting individuals with barriers to employment. This procurement, employing the 'light touch' procedure, aligns with the Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The framework is flexible and open to new service providers throughout its term, with bids evaluated in phases. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd June 2026, with the award period commencing immediately after. Interested parties must comply with multiple declarations and certifications as outlined in the regulations.