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Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2020/2023 - Entry Point 3

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2022 at 09:30

Tender

17 Sep 2021 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves North Lanarkshire Council, which has initiated a tender for the "Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2020/2023 - Entry Point 3." This framework pertains to services in the pre-school education category, specifically aimed at fulfilling the requirement to provide funded placements of 1140 hours for eligible children aged 2 to 4 years. Located in Motherwell, the council operates under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with key details outlined in the tender documentation. Interested parties should be aware that the procurement method employed is an open procedure, and all tenders must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in early learning and childcare services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the tender's requirements, including providing meals and ensuring high nutritional standards. Businesses that already have experience in child daycare services or possess relevant registrations, such as the Care Inspectorate, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, offerings that incorporate Fair Work practices may enhance the attractiveness of bids, reflecting the council's commitment to high-quality service delivery and community engagement. This opportunity allows potential providers to expand their service reach within North Lanarkshire's geographic boundary, contributing to the local economy while fostering child development.

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Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2020/2023 - Entry Point 3

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") is required by Scottish Government, under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, to provide a funded placement of 1140 hours to all 3 and 4 years old and eligible 2 year olds. . The Council have already established a Flexible Framework (see https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399541) to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. The original Framework was setup for 3 years, with included options for Tenderers to apply to the Framework in either years 2 or 3. This notice is for Entry Point 3 (final entry point), 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following information is intended to give potential Tenderers an overview of the high level requirements. . Requirements: Provision of funded placement of 1140 hours per child. Providers must ensure one meal and one snack, per day, is available. . Providers that intend to prepare meals on site will be required to work with nutritionists from the Council. Meals should be of high nutritional value and all funded providers are required to be registered as a food business operator and provide a copy of their Food Safety and Hygiene Policy. . It should be noted that funded sessions should not exceed 30 hours per week and 10 hours per day. . Potential Tenderers seeking appointment to this Flexible Framework for more than one Setting will be required to submit an individual tender for each Setting, i.e. a Tenderer with 2 nurseries within the North Lanarkshire geographic area seeking appointment to the Flexible Framework for both nurseries must submit a tender for each individual nursery. . Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main invitation to tender ("ITT") document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T tendering system. . Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e1dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005801-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

GILLIAN MCINDEWAR CHILDMINDING

HAPPY SUNSHINE CHILDMINDING

LESLEY MCCOLL

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