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The procurement seeks to appoint providers to South Lanarkshire Council’s Employability Procured Service Arrangement (PSA), a bespoke flexible framework originally designed for employability services but open to all council services. The PSA will be awarded using the “light‑touch” procedure defined in Regulations 74‑76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allowing a non‑discriminatory, equal‑treatment selection process without the need for a traditional open or restricted call. The arrangement is intended to remain open for its entire lifetime, permitting new providers to be added at regular intervals, with each phase of evaluation followed by a reopening for further applications. No variants or options are accepted, and the PSA will run for 120 months with renewal opportunities.

Four distinct lots constitute the PSA. Lot 1, Work‑Based Learning, requires the delivery of vocational qualifications such as SVQ Level 2 or 3, foundation apprenticeships at levels 4 or 5, sector‑specific training, and industry certification programmes (for example, CSCS Level 1 and emergency first aid). Lot 2, Targeted Support Services, focuses on one‑to‑one or small group tailored support for individuals facing multiple employment barriers. Lot 3, Health, Wellbeing and Financial Support, provides holistic interventions to overcome health, wellbeing, debt and financial obstacles through counselling, mental‑health, financial advice and specialist therapies. Lot 4, Other, offers a flexible bucket for innovative employability programmes that do not fall into the previous categories, allowing the council to respond to emerging local labour‑market needs. All lots are subject to the same quality‑first award criteria and must deliver services in accordance with relevant UK training, health‑safety, and employment standards.

The Royal Agricultural University is inviting tenders for the replacement of its institutional CCTV system, a comprehensive re‑tendering of the previous opportunity. The procurement seeks a fully integrated solution that connects seamlessly to the university’s newly installed Avigilon Unity 160TB AI NVR2X server within the RAU estate. The successful contractor will supply, configure, integrate, and commission all remaining system components, including a range of cameras, software licences, peripheral hardware, and the necessary network cabling and installation services. In addition to the initial installation, the contract covers staff training and ongoing lifecycle maintenance and software support to ensure sustained operational readiness.

Technical capability carries a 70 % weighting in the award criteria, complemented by a 30 % value‑for‑money assessment, reflecting the university’s emphasis on robust, secure video management performance. The revised core specifications require the new CCTV system to meet the updated security objectives and to fully align with the existing central storage infrastructure. All technical requirements must therefore be compatible with the Avigilon Unity platform and conform to the university’s security and integration standards.

The contract seeks a fully managed cleaning service for Shipston High School, a secondary education facility comprising approximately 4,315 m² of in‑scope floor area spread across three teaching blocks, plus a separate 1,175 m² sports hall that will be commissioned in the 2025‑26 expansion. The scope requires routine cleaning throughout a 40‑week service year, as well as periodic, holiday, deep and non‑routine cleaning that includes high‑level work, on‑site supervision, and the provision of all necessary labour, equipment, materials and quality assurance reporting. Washroom consumables are to be supplied either by the school or by the contractor, with the contract documents providing a detailed room‑by‑room schedule of floor surfaces, an out‑of‑scope list, and a sanitary provision schedule to guide specification.

Specific operational constraints include a prohibition on site access during weekends or bank holidays, the backup requirement for a timber and sprung‑timber floor area of 616.6 m² distributed over five zones (including a sports floor and a food‑consumption area), and the anticipation of a TUPE transition involving eight employees across two transferors, one of whom is a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Sports Hall building will be excluded from the current award and supplied separately. Evaluation of proposals will place the greatest emphasis on quality, staffing model, supervision and mobilisation, with price also considered.

All cleaning activities must comply with the School’s hygiene and safety guidelines and relevant statutory requirements.

The Mining Remediation Authority is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of specialised construction, environmental and technical professional services aimed at mitigating the impacts of historic mining activities across the United Kingdom. The framework will enable the Authority to draw on high‑quality expertise for civil, structural, geotechnical engineering, environmental assessment, remediation, mine water management and specialist technical consultancy. It is designed to support statutory responsibilities, protect and enhance the environment, and deliver value for money through innovative and commercially sustainable solutions.

The tender is divided into four main lots. Lot 1 covers scoping, feasibility, design, supervision and project management for mine water treatment schemes and civil and structural interventions; Lot 2 provides multidisciplinary ecological and environmental consultancy, including surveys, impact assessments, monitoring, compliance and licensing support across two sub‑lots; Lot 3 focuses on the assessment, testing and development of passive and active mine water treatment solutions, with sub‑lots dedicated to nature‑based and operable treatment systems; and Lot 4 encompasses planning and consents, economic assessment, and project and programme management, including NEC contract oversight and cost management. Each lot is framed to deliver timely, high‑quality outputs that meet agreed timescales, quality standards and project requirements.

All appointed consultants must adhere to UK statutory environmental and engineering regulations and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in the execution of their work.

Totnes Town Council is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for Totnes Cemetery and Castle Meadow for the 2027/28 financial year. The contract covers routine grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, pathway clearing, and debris removal across a 7.01‑acre cemetery and adjacent meadowlands, with the contractor expected to supply all necessary tools, machinery, and support staff for the two‑year term beginning 1 April 2027. The services are designed to maintain the aesthetic and safety of the burial grounds while respecting seasonal restrictions for bird nesting and scheduling work to minimise disruption during funerals and nearby residential activities.

The scheduled work includes 17 grass cuts per annum at the cemetery, with specific timing around key dates such as Easter and Mothering Sunday, and twice‑annual cuts at Castle Meadow in June and October. Hedge and shrub maintenance occur once a year, with cuts limited to internal sides and tops to preserve tree and plant health. Raised graves and isolated memorial trees must be kept below 30 cm, while the Garden of Rest requires removal of grass and weeds from memorial stones. Pathways, ditch edges, and roadside dry‑stone walls are to remain clear of overgrown vegetation and debris, with winter leaf removal scheduled before Easter and Christmas. Noise and timing restrictions require that work not commence before 08:00 h in proximity to residential properties, and a thorough risk assessment must accompany each operation.

The contractor must adhere to all relevant health and safety legislation, provide public‑liability insurance, and comply with the Council’s policy banning glyphosate use on Town Council owned land, while ensuring all machinery and equipment used is subject to the necessary servicing and safety inspections.