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EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)

East Dunbartonshire Council

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22 Aug 2023 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)," focusing on pre-school education services within the UKM81 region. The contract, which falls under the services category, is designed to provide flexible Early Years Learning and Childcare, specifically targeting 1140 hours of early learning childcare. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, supported by a framework agreement, and the awarded contract is valued at GBP 5.77, with the signing date recorded as 10 January 2024. Although one of the lots in the procurement process was cancelled, Westerton Nursery Ltd secured the active lot and is the supplier by award status. No subcontracting is allowed, but community benefits are included in the contract, underscoring regional development focuses.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with a speciality in early childhood education and care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Westerton Nursery Ltd have successfully engaged through this framework, highlighting opportunities for other similar-sized companies to compete in future tendering processes. The contract structure and the openness of the framework every three months allow vendors to potentially tap into recurring revenue streams while contributing to meaningful community benefits. Firms capable of meeting Scottish Standards and those adept at electronic invoicing and delivery may find this framework particularly advantageous as a strategic business development opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDC/2019/2926 Early Years Nursery Framework (Reopening of framework August 2023)

Notice Description

Early Years Learning and Childcare

Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning Childcare 1140 hours

Options: Flexible framework, open every three months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f5ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055330-2026
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

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
2023

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Westerton Nursery Ltd

Further Information

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