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South Lanarkshire Council's Community and Enterprise Resources, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services require to engage a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver a Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme to a minimum of 30 locally based Social Enterprises. The programme requires to be completed in financial year 2023/2024, with the potential to extend the programme should additional funding become available to the Council. The estimated value noted within the contract notice takes account of the potential extension. The Social Enterprise Business Accelerator will deliver entrepreneurial training, upskilling and business support for leaders of Social Enterprises and Enterprising Third Sector Organisations based in South Lanarkshire. The programme will build on the success of a pilot Social Enterprise Accelerator programme, which South Lanarkshire social enterprises completed in February 2023. The pilot programme included weekly expert themed workshops, lasting 3 hours covering a specific theme. As an example topics covered may include but not limited to: - Democratic Finance Models - Income Generation - Financial Management - Marketing - Digital - Resource Planning - Inclusive Business Models - Strategy and - Action Planning The workshop sessions must be followed up with a 1-1 meeting with industry expert.

South Lanarkshire Council seeks to secure the services of a suitably qualified service provider to deliver the management and operation of the Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres, including the treatment, disposal, and recycling of the waste and recycling streams collected via the sites. The Contract will be under the Council's Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract - Services The Council’s current contract is due to expire on 31 March 2024. The Contract period is a period of 7 years with the option to extend for a further period not exceeding 3 years.

South Lanarkshire Council's Housing and Technical Resources Property, Housing Management and Homelessness Services have a requirement to provide a service for the Removal, Storage and Disposal of items. In addition, there is also the requirement as part of the Council’s wider buildings estate portfolio to include internal office/Education moves for short or longer term decants to other buildings. This service has been split into the following Lots:- Lot 1 - Domestic Removals Storage and Disposals Lot 2 - Commercial Removals Storage and Disposals Bidders may submit a bid for one or both Lots. The maximum number of Lots that a bidder can be appointed to is two.

The Council has an ongoing requirement for Industrial Cleaning, Pest Control and Other Environmental Services for use by South Lanarkshire Council Environmental Services. The Contract will cover a range of services as follows: - Rats and Mice Treatment and Eradication - Treatment of Rodents in Sewers - Wasps/Bees Nests Treatment and Eradication - Treatment and Eradication of Grey Squirrels - Provision of Pest Control Services at Council Properties - Treatment and Eradication of Insects - Removal of Body Fluids and Tissue - Cleaning and Disinfection of “Dirty Houses” - Proofing of Buildings/Structures Against the Ingress of Birds and the Installation of Approved Bird Deterrent Measures - Cleaning and Disinfection of Water Supply Systems The Contract will be split into Lots as follows: Lot 1: Industrial Cleaning and other Environmental Services - Removal of Body Fluids and Tissue - Cleaning and Disinfection of “Dirty Houses” - Cleaning and Disinfection of Water Supply Systems - Removal of garden waste Lot 2: Pest Control - Rats and Mice Treatment and Eradication - Treatment of Rodents in Sewers - Wasps/Bees Nests Treatment and Eradication - Treatment and Eradication of Grey Squirrels - Provision of Pest Control Services at Council Properties - Treatment and Eradication of Insects - Proofing of Buildings/Structures Against the Ingress of Birds and the Installation of Approved Bird Deterrent Measures The Contract will be awarded via open procedure on a single supplier basis per Lot where acceptable bids are received on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). Bidders will have the opportunity to bid for one or both Lots. The weightings associated with the award of the contract are as follows; 30% Technical 70% Commercial The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months with the anticipated contract start date being 01 October 2023.

South Lanarkshire Councils Community and Enterprise Resources, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services has a requirement to appoint a suitable specialist project manager led multidisciplinary team to conduct a undertake an ambitious, visionary master planning exercise to transform access and connectivity with surrounding communities, extend dwell time, develop facilities, and most importantly enhance the visitor experience, create more inclusive use, sustainable management and promote our Country Parks as significant community assets.

The Council has an ongoing requirement for the provision of Festive Lighting, encompassing the maintenance, storage, erection and dismantling of Council owned Festive Lighting and associated kit for use throughout the towns and villages within the boundary of South Lanarkshire. A suitable and accessible route to market has been identified: by using a single supplier contract in accordance with the Open procedure by advertising in the Find a Tender website. The contract period for this contract is for a period of 4 Years from 7 January 2024 – 6 January 2028 with the option to extend up to a further 12 months.

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers to a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services commencing on 1st July 2024. The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). SLHSCP deliver adult social care services and all community health services for adults and children in the South Lanarkshire area. The services will support individuals 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 Services Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate the Supported Person's choice.

The Council wishes to appoint a supplier to provide an Education Managed Service for all Education establishments within South Lanarkshire. The objective of this procurement exercise is to put in place a fully managed ICT managed service for Education which builds on this position of strength, which continues to offer schools with modern and transformative environments and digital solutions.

South Lanarkshire Council's Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services require to appoint a suitable contractor for the Hire of Roads Planers and Pavers complete with operator including supplementary plant to undertake improvements of the Council’s Roads Network.

South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) are looking to commission an Intensive Family Support Service that will support families with young people aged 12 to 18 years. The service will be delivered to children currently in residential care settings such as residential schools, internal and external children’s houses and foster placements to support children to return to their communities in a safe way. This will involve intensive work with identified young people, to actively work with key stake holders and families to return young people appropriate for their needs to their families or alternative community options. Also, to work intensively to prevent young people aged between 12 - 18 years of age at risk of becoming accommodated. This will involve intensive crisis intervention in a preventative way with young people at risk of accommodation or accommodated on an emergency basis for an intensive rehabilitation to the family home.

The Council's Community & Enterprise Resources, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services require to establish a Contract to provide Christmas Light Switch On Events within the geographical area of South Lanarkshire which includes event packages and event management service for Christmas Lights Switch On Events in the following locations: - Carluke, Lanark, Hamilton, Rutherglen and Cambuslang. The form of contract is South Lanarkshire Council Terms and Conditions of Contract for Services. The requirement for the services will be subject to ongoing budget review and all future events will be subject to funding confirmation by the Council on an annual basis. The contract period is August 2024 to January 2028 with option to extend by up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

South Lanarkshire Council wish to procure a service to provide independent impartial advice and guidance to support and help advance customer participation in South Lanarkshire, including in-person and online meetings with tenants and the Council, support via phone calls and email, sharing paperwork, and delivering presentations and training. The service provider will be expected to develop and implement a workplan agreed between the Council and tenant representatives with clear tasks, timescales, responsibilities, methods, and outcomes.

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers to a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services commencing on 1st July 2024. The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). SLHSCP deliver adult social care services and all community health services for adults and children in the South Lanarkshire area. The services will support individuals 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 Services Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate the Supported Person's choice.

The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability. In this regard, Education and Social Work Resources require to let contract(s) for transportation of service users to identified establishments. These services are being procured in accordance with the EU Regulations, and the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts. There is no intention to limit the number of service providers on the DPS. In initial stage, all service providers that meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. The DPS will remain open to new applicants during it’s period of validity.

South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) have a new requirement for support for supported accommodation for service users who have been assessed as unintentionally homeless. The service will be delivered to individuals referred to the service with a range of support requirements. The service will assist the Council to meet their statutory accommodation and support duties to homeless individuals with the most complex needs and who may be excluded from all other accommodation, with a view to working with homeless individuals with complex needs within a highly supportive environment and address support needs, build tenancy skills to break cycles of homelessness. The supported accommodation will be provided within 15 units plus one peer unit as individual modular pods. The peer unit is available for peer support opportunities (including students). In addition the site will have a hub for activities and wider community engagement.

South Lanarkshire Council require the provision of a Physiotherapy Service for approximately 17,500 employees of the Council, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Limited, SEEMIS and the Lanarkshire Joint Valuation Board.

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.

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers to a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services commencing on 1st July 2024. The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). SLHSCP deliver adult social care services and all community health services for adults and children in the South Lanarkshire area. The services will support individuals 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 Services Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate the Supported Person's choice.

The Council is seeking to appoint service providers through a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA). This is a bespoke arrangement/flexible framework which will be 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 no limit on the number of providers who can be appointed to any of the lots under the PSA. The PSA remains open for its lifetime which allows for new providers to be added over its term, at regular intervals which will be advised by the Council. Applicants to the PSA will be evaluated in ‘Phases’, based on the closing date for each Phase. Following the closing of each Phase, the PSA will re-open for new applications for the next Phase.

These services will be delivered to the Council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services for the purposes of servicing and repairing the Council’s fleet of vehicles and plant. This will include mechanical and electrical repairs, and servicing and MOTs to the Council’s fleet of approximately 1700 vehicles. All repairs shall be covered by appointed contractors where the Council does not have an in house capacity to undertake this requirement. Service Requirement To cover the range of Vehicle Repairs, Service and MOTs required under a Framework Agreement the Council is looking to appoint several service providers to accommodate the Council’s vehicle fleet and plant. This will be based on the following categories of vehicle: - Cars / Car Derived Vans (to typically include all cars, small trailers, small and medium vans) - Light Goods Vehicles (LGV) up to 3,500kg - Goods Vehicles/Passenger Vehicles in excess of 3500kg - Buses - Plant, e.g. Forklifts and Lifting Plant. And covers: - - MOT – Both Heavy and Light Vehicles - Servicing – Both Heavy and Light Vehicles - Mechanical and Electrical Repair – Both Heavy and Light Vehicle - Engine Repair/Replacement – Both Heavy and Light Vehicle - Plant Repair and Servicing – e.g. Forklifts and Lifting Plant.