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Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework

East Ayrshire Council

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28 Apr 2021 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by East Ayrshire Council for the 'Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework', focusing on pre-school education services. Located in East Ayrshire, United Kingdom, this contract is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 15 April 2021, with an active award value of £12,250,000. The framework is designed to provide flexible agreements with early learning and childcare providers to fulfil the council's statutory duty over a five-year period, with the possibility of a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the childcare and educational services sectors. Businesses that offer pre-school education services, child daycare, and related childcare provisions would be particularly well-positioned to participate in this tender, especially those capable of meeting the council's requirements for funded early learning and childcare. With 48 bids submitted, all from SMEs, the previous engagement indicates robust competitive interest and a potentially open marketplace for new entrants looking to establish or expand their footprint in early childhood services in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council require to set up a flexible Framework Agreement with Early Learning and Childcare Providers to support its statutory duty to make available funded early learning and childcare for all eligible children on an as required basis The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2-years and will be re-opened for new applications to become a funded provider annually. Additional information: Extension option of two 2-years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009079-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,250,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
47
Supplier Names

Alice & John Brown

Angela Keen T/A Angie's Childminding

Arlene Neilson

Childcare Scotland Properties Limited

Claire Hutt T/A Claire's Care

Claire White T/A Claire White Childminding

Craighead Nurseries Ltd

Dolina Rae T/A Dolina's Childminding

Doreen Jackson

Elaine Wilson

Elizabeth MacMillan T/A Libby's Childminding

Fiona Smith

Heather Goldie

Heather Morrison T/A Heather Morrison Childminding

Hurlford & Crookedholm ELCS

Isabella Gibbons

Jacqueline Calder

Jacqueline Donnelly

Jane McAusland

Joanne Blair T/A Jo-Jo’s Juniors

Joyce Mason T/A Joyce Mason Childminder

Julie Dowds T/A Julie Dowds Childminding Service

Lauren Davidson

Lauri Harris T/A Lauri's Lucky Charms

Lesley Bowie

Lisa McGinn

Lorna Masson

Louise Alldridge

Louise MacLachlan T/A Louise MacLachlan Childminding Service

Margo Gibson

Marianne Sloan T/A Marianne Sloan Childminding Service

Marla Green

Mauchline Burns Bairns Under 5's Group

Monique Sloan T/A Monique's Childminding Service

Nicola Clark

Nicola Craig

Nicola Logue T/A Nicola Logue Childminding

Nicola Mcilwraith

Rhona Dunnachie T/A Little Angels Child Minding

Sharon Bell

Sharon Callaghan

Suzanne Hollywood T/A Dean Park Nursery

Suzanne Hunter

The Avenue Childcare Services

Tracey McIntyre

Wendy Carr

Z A Care Limited

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