EDC/2019/2927 Childminder Framework (Reopening of tender August 2023)

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 14:25

Tender

22 Aug 2023 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Dunbartonshire Council involves the Childminder Framework, focusing on pre-school education services within the region UKM81, specifically East Dunbartonshire. The tender utilises an open procedure and is part of a services procurement category with a framework agreement that supports childminding services, aiding the provision of 1,140 hours. Initially reopened in August 2023, the tender had its submission deadline on 15th September 2023, with the contract period spanning from 29th September 2023 to 31st July 2024. This involves recurring opportunities every three months, offering flexibility for participants.

This tender provides growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly those specialising in child and daycare services. The framework's structure accommodates multiple entries, giving businesses recurrent chances to enter the market. Moreover, the open procurement method and the adaptation for electronic submissions facilitate broader participation which is crucial for expanding business portfolios within the educational services sector. Businesses that can maintain National Standard Criteria and have readiness for electronic operations stand well-positioned to succeed in this tender.

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Notice Title

EDC/2019/2927 Childminder Framework (Reopening of tender August 2023)

Notice Description

Childminding services in support of 1140 hours

Lot Information

Lot 1

Childminding Services. Additional information: Flexible framework to encourage participation.

Options: Flexible framework which will open every 3 months for new entrants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f5ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055344-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
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

CHILDREN'S HOME CHILDMINDING SERVICE

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