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North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) is seeking to appoint a demolition engineering consultant to deliver the following services over the initial four-year period of Phase Two of the demolition programme: Development of the baseline programme Project management of demolition activities Support in relation to Fulfilment of CDM 2015 duties Provision of engineering input and technical advice Preparation of detailed specifications , Pre Construction information and employers requirements Undertaking demolition feasibility assessments Contract administration Acting as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015

"The Council is embarking on a landmark investment in digital infrastructure and services to ensure it has access to unlock the potential for cost savings, improved productivity, enhanced service delivery and ensuring the Council is at the forefront of being an attractive, modern and inclusive touchpoint for its citizens. The Council is therefore procuring a long term single supplier Framework Agreement to support the Council's ambition to: i) enhance the coverage and reach of gigabit networks across North Lanarkshire, ii) drive the take up of gigabit networks, iii) create choice and competition for those living, learning, working, investing and visiting North Lanarkshire, and iv) ensure North Lanarkshire's digital infrastructure is future proof and will lead to smart and sustainable outcomes. The Framework Agreement will enable the Council (and any of the contracting authorities identified at Section VI.3) to access the following initial and future ICT services from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement: Initial Services - Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity (Call-Off 1) - Fibre connectivity to ‘Analogue Sites’ (Call-Off 2) - Fibre connectivity to CCTV sites (Call-Off 3) - Internet access (Call-Off 4) - Indoor and public WiFi (Call-Off 5). Future ICT Services may include: - Pilot / concept projects. - Traffic light connectivity - Active bandwidth services to Analogue only sites - Enterprise telephony (fixed, cellular, analogue circuit replacement) - Social / affordable broadband - Private 5G - Provision of Public WiFi in Corporate and Education sites - Internet of Things (IoT) networks and other ‘Smart Place’ initiatives to support the Councils digital ambition - Data centre services - Azure Express Route services - Security services - Cloud connectivity - Remote access - Network services. from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement.

The main aim of the framework agreement for Professional Property Consultancy Services is to ensure that suitably qualified consultants are available to support the councils in-house Estates team who are involved in a multitude of property projects and valuation work, further information is available within Annex 1 Details of Requirement.

North Lanarkshire Council wish to seek a competent supplier for the provision of a Measured Term Contract for Gas Audits. The supplier will carry out Gas audits and report on the quality of gas works on behalf of the council, its partners and service providers. The audit assessments will be carried out by selective sampling of all gas related works undertaken on any contract within the North Lanarkshire Council geographical area.

The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460524)for services linked to Scottish Attainment Challenge and Pupil Equity Fund. . This notice is for Entry Point 3, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. . Key objectives of Scottish Attainment Challenge is to provide opportunities for local authorities in addressing the poverty related attainment gap. . The Pupil Equity funding is additional funding allocated directly to schools with objective to allow flexibility within a local context for schools to target interventions aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. . It is envisaged that Service Providers appointed to this Flexible Framework will support these objectives. The resultant services will be made available to Primary, Secondary and Additional Support Needs schools within NLC.

North Lanarkshire Council (the 'Authority') has an ambitious vision to re-invent North Lanarkshire as the place to Live, Learn, Work, Invest and Visit. Through the Enterprise Project (the 'Project') an ambitious programme of regeneration and infrastructure investment, the Authority aims to implement a vision that enables inclusive growth and prosperity that will significantly improve the quality of life and wellbeing of North Lanarkshire’s communities. As part of the Project the Authority is seeking a Contractor to provide reactive maintenance, incident response services, routine maintenance, winter maintenance planning / delivery, network inspections, investment / improvement projects and programmes and other related work to the Authority's existing roads assets at scale, (the 'Affected Properties').

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a contract with a sole Contractor for the provision of Community Living Support who will support adults over 16yrs of age in North Lanarkshire who require assistance to maintain living at home and integrate within their community. . The approach to this procurement is in accordance with Regulation 74 (Social and Other Specific Services).

North Lanarkshire Council (the 'Authority') has an ambitious vision to re-invent North Lanarkshire as the place to Live, Learn, Work, Invest and Visit. Through the Enterprise Project (the 'Project') an ambitious programme of regeneration and infrastructure investment, the Authority aims to implement a vision that enables inclusive growth and prosperity that will significantly improve the quality of life and wellbeing of North Lanarkshire’s communities. As part of the Project the Authority is seeking a Contractor to provide reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, servicing and inspection services, as well as programmes of works to the Authority's existing assets at scale, related to or ancillary to maintenance and legislative compliance services for housing assets (approximately 37,000 homes) and corporate assets (approximately 1,200 buildings) (the 'Property Portfolio').

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a contract with a sole contractor for Distress Brief Intervention. . The approach to this procurement is in accordance with Regulation 74 (Social and Other Specific Services).

North Lanarkshire Council operates six Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) throughout it geographic region that allows residents to dispose and recycle their waste that is not suitable for collection via the councils kerbside collection services or not willing to utilise the councils special uplift / bulky waste service. To enable operation of the HWRC sites, the council require multiple large container type skips to collect waste in designated streams e.g. general refuse, paper / cardboard, wood, etc. This is a key aspect of HWRC operations as it enables maximum operation and capacity objectives for each site.

North Lanarkshire Council wish to seek a competent Contractor for the provision of a Measured Term Ccontract for Solar PV Panels and Renewable Technologies, throughout the geographical area of North Lanarkshire Council.

Planned re-roofing, re-rendering & energy efficiency works to Council owned, owner-occupier and private sector domestic properties throughout the North Lanarkshire Council area. Contractors will be required to provide detailed individual property cost estimates for private owners prior to such works being instructed. Property types will be varied. - All Lots may be subject to Scottish Government Funding (EES:ABS) and the candidate will be responsible for securing the participation of private owners and subsequent agreements to any project works. - Works within this tender as a minimum requirement candidates are expected to have an ECO partner, such as a utility company, to maximise this funding opportunity. - Works will also include photovoltaic installations; mechanical ventilation; electrical upgrade works; and smoke detection. - Contractors Design and associated elements, including but not limited to the following: - External wall insulation (EWI) and associated works; - Roof structural integrity; - Metal roofing systems; - GRP canopies, - Rooflights, - PV and associated electrical systems, - Chimney demolitions - Additional details provided under II.2.4 Description of the Procurement and Additional Information Document for PCS II.2.4 attached separately. - It is anticipated that the Council will award one contractor to each Lot for this proposed contract. - Candidates can bid for all Lots, however, they can only be successful in one Lot. Lots will be evaluated in numerical order (lot 1, then Lot 2, then Lot 3). In the event that a Candidate bids for more than one Lot, then should they be successful in the first Lot they had bid for, they will be excluded from the next Lot they bid for and so on. - Candidates are restricted to utilising sub-contractors for up to a maximum percentage of 50% of any Contract Works across all Lots. - The deadline for submission of Candidate's clarifications is Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 12.00 noon. - Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

To identify and procure a service (or services) that provide support to unpaid adult carers and \ or young carers, across North Lanarkshire. The service(s) procured will be instrumental in helping North Lanarkshire Council meet statutory requirements and duties as outlines in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013, specifically around support to carers.

The Authority seeks provision of a volunteer befriending service across the Council area for vulnerable, socially isolated Children/Young People identified by the Council as requiring additional support. The provision will support Children/Young People aged 8 to 18 years who live within North Lanarkshire, who are vulnerable and isolated and may be affected by a disability.

The National guidance document “Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning” Education Scotland states: “the journey through education for any child in Scotland must include opportunities for a series of planned, quality outdoor learning experiences” enabling our children and young people to be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, one of the national outcomes which lies at the heart of the Curriculum for Excellence. . The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (see https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399554) with multiple Service Providers who offer a multi-day outdoor education experience, with residential stay, for groups of school pupils. The Council have 155 Educational establishments who could potentially use this Framework. The original Framework was setup for 10 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. This notice is for Entry Point 3, which is is applicable for any potential provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . This contract award procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74. .

The Council wish to procure a service for Independent Advocacy Service for Adults “Independent advocacy is the practice of providing support and representation to individuals, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld without any conflict of interest or external influence. Advocacy services and advocates at solely in the interests of the person that they are supporting, helping them to make informed decisions, express their wishes, and navigate often complex systems such as health and social care. Independent advocacy is free from bias or affiliation with other organisations and ensure that the needs and preference of the individual are the primary focus.”

It is proposed that the scope of services comprise of the removal and replacement of gas heating systems including boilers, radiators, pipework and associated works. The total estimated Contract value is up to 40,000,000 GBP split over two lots as follows: Lot 1 – total value up to 24,000,000 GBP Lot 2 – total value up to 16,000,000 GBP

There is an ongoing requirement for risk assessments and monitoring and sampling of water quality to be undertaken within the Council’s Corporate property portfolio throughout the North Lanarkshire Council geographical area. This service will include implementation of a planned monitoring regime for the relevant communal hot and cold-water systems and carrying out any remedial works required to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory requirements, including the Approved Code of Practice on Legionnaires’ disease (ACOP L8). To comply with the regulations, the Council will appoint a qualified and competent contractor to carry out the following on our behalf: identifying and assessing sources of risk; preparing a programme of work to prevent or control the identified risks; implementing, managing and monitoring precautions taken to prevent or control the identified risks; and record keeping in line with the requirements of ACOP L8.