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Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 4

North Lanarkshire Council

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:58

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01 Oct 2025 at 16:32

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26 Aug 2025 at 10:49

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13 Nov 2024 at 11:50

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21 Dec 2023 at 13:36

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09 Oct 2023 at 16:22

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04 Oct 2022 at 15:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 4" has been awarded as part of a comprehensive framework established by North Lanarkshire Council. The contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting pre-school education services and child daycare services within the geographical boundary of North Lanarkshire, Scotland (region UKM84). The award stage of the procurement process concluded on 18th February 2026, with suppliers expected to deliver services according to the Council's requirements, securing the framework agreement which ends in July 2027. This open procedure provides annual entry points for new providers, which reflects a commitment to maintaining capacity and choice in early learning to supplement the council’s existing internal provision. Key suppliers include Carol’s Childminding and Mama Murphy's, among others, who are tasked with delivering services valued at £60,000,000 GBP.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for local and regional businesses to grow and engage with public sector contracts in the childcare industry. The framework is designed to attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet specific criteria, including necessary registration and protection of vulnerable groups requirements, making it ideal for businesses specialising in childcare and pre-school education. The potential for new entrants through annual entry points ensures ongoing opportunities for growth and collaboration, allowing businesses to become integral parts of a thriving community-focused framework. Enhanced probity checks, due to recognition of high-risk areas, emphasise the importance of compliance and trustworthiness for participating businesses in this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Early Learning & Childcare Services in North Lanarkshire 2023-2027 - ENTRY POINT 4

Notice Description

The Council already have a Framework in place to secure external providers who can supplement the Council's internal early learning and childcare provision. This notice is for Entry Point 4, which is applicable for any potential Provider and/or setting that is not already on the Framework. . The original Framework was set up for 4 years, with included annual entry points to allow new Providers to apply to join the Framework, this would enable the Council to maintain capacity and choice. .

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack is accessible (and downloadable) from the Supplier Attachment area within the PCS-T system outlines the requirements and objectives of this framework. . 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0372ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018773-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
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
27
Supplier Names

North Lanarkshire Council

Ali Baba’s Childminding

CCJ Childminding Services

Kidstore Childcare Ltd

SGR Childminding

Tracy Childminding

Adventure Glen Childcare

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

Caroline Whelan's Childminding

Tiny Turtles

Linzi's Little Learners

Louise’s Buzzing Bees Childminding Service

Marion Cherrie Childminding

Little Chick's Childminding

Catherine Kilpatrick Professional Childminder

Linda Walsh Childcare

Michelle's Little Blossoms

Nurtured by Nature Childminding

Patricia Walsh Childcare

Paula's Perfect Childminding

evelyn macphersons childminding

Lisa childminding service

Helen's Childminding Services

Carol’s Childminding

heather mccoll childminding

Kirsty's Childminding Service

Mama Murphy's

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