Award

Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 10:59

Tender

02 Oct 2023 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council, located in Paisley, is seeking service providers through an open procurement for the reopening of a flexible framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places. This procurement process primarily focuses on child daycare services, with a special emphasis on registered child day-care providers and childminders. The framework, which initially commenced in April 2021, is currently at the active tender stage and is open until 7 November 2023. The framework aims to extend services until at least April 2024, with possibilities for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement covers services in the Renfrewshire area under the UKM83 region classification, following the guidelines in the regulations applicable to social services.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for registered childcare service providers, including SMEs, especially those already registered with the Care Inspectorate or those able to meet technical criteria such as qualifications and insurance requirements. The focus on making early learning more flexible aligns with the Scottish Government’s directives, ensuring a steady demand in a growing industry. With a significant budget allocation of £42,000,000, the framework provides a robust financial backdrop for both new entrants and established providers looking to expand their service offerings in the region, fostering business growth and increasing the capacity for serving pre-school education services in the community.

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Notice Title

Reopening 2 of Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Places (New Entrants March 2024)

Notice Description

UPDATE - OCTOBER 2023 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Early Learning and Childcare Places commenced on 24 May 2021. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework Contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods. Any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period.

Lot Information

Registered Child Day-Care Providers

Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period. Additional information: Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents. No new providers were awarded on to this Lot.

Registered Childminders

Renfrewshire Council Children's Services manages the provision of Scottish Government Funding in respect of eligible pre-school children ("Child" or "Children") who attend nurseries or Childminders (Settings) within the Renfrewshire Council area. The Council intend to seek services through a Flexible Framework. The initial term of this Flexible Framework is anticipated to commence in April 2021 to April 2024 with the option to extend on two further one year periods (3 + 1 + 1), contracts placed under this Flexible Framework are intended to commence in August 2021, please be advised that any Call-Off Contracts placed under the Flexible Framework may extend further than the Flexible Framework period. Additional information: Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041951-2025
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

85312100 - Daycare services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Ford
Contact Email
sarah.ford@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ALEXANDREA STEINEMANN AND VOLKER STEINEMANN TRADING AS LITTLE PADDOCK CHILDMINDING

ELAINE PARKHILL CHILDMINDING

SHARON WALLACE TRADING AS SHARON'S TINY TOTS CHILDMINDING

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