Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement - Phase 3
South Lanarkshire Council
Targeted Support Services
Targeted Support Services This lot is aimed at delivering services targeted at individuals with multiple barriers to employment who require individually tailored support to gain employment or further learning / training. This may be delivered as individual one-to-one keyworker support or as a group-based employability programme. This lot will be procured via a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA).
Award criteria
Quality: 90, Price: 10
Contract period
3600 days
Renewal policy
On completion of the initial evaluation process and appointment of Bidders to the Procured Services Arrangement, the ITT will reopen to new bids. The ITT will remain open for the lifetime of the PSA. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids.
Other
Other Employability Services This lot serves as a flexible category to accommodate employability services and programmes that do not fall within the specific scope of Lots 1-3 but still contribute to supporting individuals towards positive employment or learning outcomes. It allows for innovative, niche, or emerging provision that addresses unique challenges or opportunities within the local labour market. This lot will be procured via a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA).
Award criteria
Quality: 90, Price: 10
Contract period
3600 days
Renewal policy
On completion of the initial evaluation process and appointment of Bidders to the Procured Services Arrangement, the ITT will reopen to new bids. The ITT will remain open for the lifetime of the PSA. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids.
Work Based Learning
Work Based Learning This lot focuses on the delivery of work-based learning programmes / qualifications which may include industry-specific training to prepare individuals for roles in key employment sectors. Training is designed to meet the current and emerging needs of local employers and industry, equipping participants with the technical knowledge and qualifications required for their chosen field. Services may include but is not limited to: The delivery of vocational qualifications e.g. SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social care or childcare, Foundation Apprenticeship level 4 or 5 in Construction / Auto engineering / Hospitality. Sector based work academies The delivery of certificated training e.g. Emergency First Aid, Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Level 1 award, REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene, moving and handling. Pre-employment training including a blend of employability skills e.g. communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, time management, critical or creative thinking. This lot will be procured through the Procured Services Arrangement (PSA).
Award criteria
Quality: 90, Price: 10
Contract period
3600 days
Renewal policy
On completion of the initial evaluation process and appointment of Bidders to the Procured Services Arrangement, the ITT will reopen to new bids. The ITT will remain open for the lifetime of the PSA. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids.
Health, wellbeing and financial support
Health, wellbeing and financial support This lot supports the holistic development of individuals by addressing health and wellbeing barriers that may hinder employability by delivering activities that promote mental health, physical wellness, and resilience in the workplace. Bidders will be expected to deliver a range of services designed to address specific issues relating to health and wellbeing and specific barriers including debt and financial issues. Activities may include but is not limited to: Support to improve health and fitness Delivery of activities designed to increase engagement and confidence including arts and crafts, cultural activity Counselling and mental health support Advice and guidance relating to alcohol and drug misuse Financial advice and support Therapeutic interventions Specialist supports and interventions This lot will be procured via a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA).
Award criteria
Quality: 90, Price: 10
Contract period
3600 days
Renewal policy
On completion of the initial evaluation process and appointment of Bidders to the Procured Services Arrangement, the ITT will reopen to new bids. The ITT will remain open for the lifetime of the PSA. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids.
Metadata
- Contract ID
- rls-24-MAR550735
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000824431
- Tender ID
- SLC/CE/24/066
- Buyer name
- South Lanarkshire Council
- Parties involved
- South Lanarkshire Council
- Hamilton Sheriff Court
- Value
- GBP 4,000,000
- Bid Opening Date
- 03/06/2026 (in 3 months)
- Award start date
- 03/06/2026 (in 3 months)
- Tender end date
- 03/06/2026 (in 3 months)
- Procurement method
- Open procedure
- Procurement method details
- Open procedure
- Main procurement category
- services
- Submission method
- electronicSubmission
- Submission method details
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- Submission terms - language
- en
- Submission terms - bid validity period
- Unknown bid validity period
- Techniques - Has framework agreement
- No
- Techniques - Framework agreement maximum participants
- Unknown maximum participants
- Number of lots
- 4
- Lot details (Maximum lots bid per supplier)
- Unknown maximum lots bid per supplier
- Communication channel
- Unknown communication channel
- Covered By
- GPA
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
- Legal basis scheme
- CELEX
- Classification (Primary)
- 80000000: Education and training services (CPV)
- Classification (Additional)
- 80000000: Education and training services
- 80200000: Secondary education services
- 80210000: Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80211000: Technical secondary education services
- 80212000: Vocational secondary education services
- 80300000: Higher education services
- 80310000: Youth education services
- 80420000: E-learning services
- 80530000: Vocational training services