Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- South Lanarkshire Council · Regional or local authority
- Suppliers
- Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited, DGC Training Services Ltd SME, ENABLE Scotland, First Steps Future Training Limited SME, The Larder West Lothian SME, LiftWell Training ltd SME, Lighthouse Business Consultants Ltd SME, Merged Education SME, New College Lanarkshire SME, Routes to Work Ltd SME, Routes To Work South SME, Sixth Sense Training SME +15 more
- Value
- £1,600,000 across 4 lots
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Education & training · Education and training services (CPV 80000000)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 083095-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date22 May 2026
- Published2 Sep 2026Published 103 days after the contract date
Description
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 such as 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, critic…
Lots in this award
| Lot | Supplier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement: Work Based Learning | Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited, DGC Training Services Ltd SME, ENABLE Scotland, First Steps Future Training Limited SME, The Larder West Lothian SME +8 more | £400k |
| Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement: Targeted Support Services | Action for Change (Scotland) Ltd, Barnardos Scotland, Clydesdale Community Initiatives SME, ENABLE Scotland, Exploring Pathways SME +7 more | £400k |
| Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement: Health, wellbeing and financial support | Exploring Pathways SME, Forth Community Resource Centre Steering Group SME, Liber8 Lanarkshire SME, Routes To Work South SME, Salus Occupational Health & Safety SME | £400k |
| Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement: Other | The Challenges Group SME, Clydesdale Community Initiatives SME, Exploring Pathways SME, Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau SME, Lighthouse Business Consultants Ltd SME +5 more | £400k |
About the suppliers
Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited: every public contract they have won.
DGC Training Services Ltd: every public contract they have won.
ENABLE Scotland: every public contract they have won.
First Steps Future Training Limited: every public contract they have won.
The Larder West Lothian: every public contract they have won.
LiftWell Training ltd: every public contract they have won.
Lighthouse Business Consultants Ltd: every public contract they have won.
Merged Education: every public contract they have won.
New College Lanarkshire: every public contract they have won.
Routes to Work Ltd: every public contract they have won.
Routes To Work South: every public contract they have won.
Sixth Sense Training: every public contract they have won.
South Lanarkshire College: every public contract they have won.
Action for Change (Scotland) Ltd: every public contract they have won.
Barnardos Scotland: every public contract they have won.
Clydesdale Community Initiatives: every public contract they have won.
Exploring Pathways: every public contract they have won.
Forth Community Resource Centre Steering Group: every public contract they have won.
The Princes Trust: every public contract they have won.
The Salvation Army: every public contract they have won.
Triage Central Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company SC186908).
Liber8 Lanarkshire: every public contract they have won.
Salus Occupational Health & Safety: every public contract they have won.
The Challenges Group: every public contract they have won.
Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau: every public contract they have won.
Nithcree Training: every public contract they have won.
OutLET Play Resource: every public contract they have won.