Planning

Early Learning & Childcare - Partner Providers Framework

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jan 2023 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council has published a planning stage tender titled "Early Learning & Childcare - Partner Providers Framework" in the services category, focusing on pre-school education services. The procurement process involves seeking suitably qualified providers to supplement in-house services, with a future notice date set on February 8, 2023. The tender is aimed at providers who can meet National Standards criteria and sub-criteria, with the procurement based on the Light Touch Regime allowing for annual reopening if needed. The location for delivery is in Livingston, UKM78.

This tender by West Lothian Council presents an opportunity for Early Learning and Childcare providers to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a contract with the Council. Businesses in the education services sector with expertise in pre-school education services would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Given the nature of the tender and the focus on meeting specific criteria, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with National Standards and offer competitive hourly rates are likely to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Early Learning & Childcare - Partner Providers Framework

Notice Description

Service Providers are invited to an on line Supplier Information Session in relation to the forthcoming Early Learning and Childcare Framework. The Event will commence at 4pm on Tuesday 31 January 2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

To supplement it's own in house service provision the Council seeks suitably qualified Early Learning and Childcare providers who are able to demonstrate that they fully meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 750,000 euros over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime and will be able to re-open the framework on an annual basis where required. Additional information: To learn more about this forthcoming opportunity, please refer to link below. Service providers are advised to test link in advance of meeting. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTQxMDE4ZWUtMGYzMC00MmE3LWJiMDctM2QyMmQ5MGY0Yzk2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ccd32ca3-16ce-428f-9541-372d6b051929%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2254fb5f9e-c123-4b55-955b-2ce588697ccc%22%7d

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039999
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001958-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kimberley Archibald
Contact Email
kimberley.archibald@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

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