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Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement

Awarded to Action for Change (Scotland) Ltd, Barnardos Scotland, Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association +24 more

South Lanarkshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 21 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 3 December 2025

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South Lanarkshire Council has awarded a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) for employability services to 27 providers, with a total contract value of £1.6 million. The arrangement, procured under the light-touch procedure, is a flexible framework open to multiple providers for the lifetime of the contract and allows new providers to be added at regular intervals through phased application windows.

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Lots (4)

  • 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 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, critical or creative thinking. This lot will be procured through the Procured Services Arrangement (PSA).

    Won by Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing AssociationWon by DGC Training Services LtdWon by ENABLE ScotlandWon by First Steps Future Training LimitedWon by LiftWell Training ltdWon by Lighthouse Business Consultants LtdWon by Merged EducationWon by New College LanarkshireWon by Routes to Work LtdWon by Routes To Work SouthWon by Sixth Sense TrainingWon by South Lanarkshire CollegeWon by The Larder West Lothian
  • 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).

    Won by Action for Change (Scotland) LtdWon by Barnardos ScotlandWon by Clydesdale Community InitiativesWon by ENABLE ScotlandWon by Exploring PathwaysWon by First Steps Future Training LimitedWon by Forth Community Resource Centre Steering GroupWon by Routes To Work SouthWon by The Larder West LothianWon by The Princes TrustWon by Salvation ArmyWon by Triage Central Limited
  • 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. Activities 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. Activity 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).

    Won by Exploring PathwaysWon by Forth Community Resource Centre Steering GroupWon by Liber8 LanarkshireWon by Routes To Work SouthWon by Salus Occupational Health & Safety
  • 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).

    Won by Clydesdale Community InitiativesWon by Exploring PathwaysWon by Hamilton Citizens Advice BureauWon by Lighthouse Business Consultants LtdWon by New College LanarkshireWon by Nithcree TrainingWon by OutLET Play ResourceWon by Routes to Work LtdWon by South Lanarkshire CollegeWon by The Challenges Group

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
21 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesSecondary education servicesTechnical and vocational secondary education servicesTechnical secondary education servicesVocational secondary education servicesHigher education servicesYouth education servicesE-learning services+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,600,000
Award date
21 May 2026
Contract period
— → 29 March 2036
Winners
  • Action for Change (Scotland) Ltd
  • Barnardos Scotland
  • Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association
  • Clydesdale Community Initiatives
  • DGC Training Services Ltd
  • ENABLE Scotland
  • Exploring Pathways
  • First Steps Future Training Limited
  • Forth Community Resource Centre Steering Group
  • Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau
  • Liber8 Lanarkshire
  • LiftWell Training ltd
  • Lighthouse Business Consultants Ltd
  • Merged Education
  • New College Lanarkshire
  • Nithcree Training
  • OutLET Play Resource
  • Routes To Work South
  • Routes to Work Ltd
  • Salus Occupational Health & Safety
  • Salvation Army
  • Sixth Sense Training
  • South Lanarkshire College
  • The Challenges Group
  • The Larder West Lothian
  • The Princes Trust
  • Triage Central Limited

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  1. Contract

    2 September 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    21 October 2025

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