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CC13701 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Re Opening of Framework CC13109

West Lothian Council

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01 Aug 2024 at 08:51

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04 Oct 2023 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process described involves West Lothian Council re-opening their flexible framework for early learning and childcare services, referenced as contract CC13109. This framework, which falls under the industry category of pre-school education services (CPV 80110000), aims to supplement the council’s in-house provision. Located in Livingston (region UKM78), the procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 30 August 2024. This re-opening follows the Scottish Government's 'Follows the Child' approach, requiring service providers to meet National Standards gradings of good or above. The contract duration is set for 33 months, with possible extensions of 12 months at the council’s discretion. The total estimated value is £22,334,488 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure under the GPA guidelines.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for childcare service providers, particularly SMEs, given the framework’s flexibility and the council’s intention to periodically re-open it for new entrants. Businesses with strong compliance to National Care Standards and robust financial stability, evidenced through Dun & Bradstreet checks, are well-suited to compete. The framework emphasises both quality and price equally, each contributing 50% to the award criteria. The re-opening will foster a competitive landscape, encouraging local providers to innovate and expand their services, thereby enhancing their market position and contributing to the broader community’s well-being.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC13701 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Re Opening of Framework CC13109

Notice Description

Early Learning and Childcare Services - Re-opening of Framework CC13109

Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning and Childcare Services for providers wh wish to be appointed to Framework CC13109

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the council, this contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0407b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035723-2024
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

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,334,488 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,234,488 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2024 - 7 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
In accordance with provisions 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the Award of contracts for social and other specific services,the council may re-open this Flexible Framework to other providers at quarterly intervals after contract commencement in August 2024 and new service providers will be able to apply to be appointed to the Flexible Framework.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Additional Buyers

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
33
Supplier Names

ABC Private Nursery

ABC Tots ltd

Angela Elizabeth Nursery

Big Bird Nursery.

Bright Horizons Livingston

Broxburn playgroup

Community Playgroups Armadale

Community Playgroups Bathgate

Community Playgroups Crofthead

Community Playgroups Fauldhouse

Community Playgroups Uphall

Community Playgroups West Calder

Early Steps Nursery

Family and Community Development West Lothian

First Adventures Nursery

First Class Nursery Ltd

First Steps Playgroup

Giggles and More Ltd

Howden Playgroup

Jigsaw Childcare

Little Bugs Nursery

Little Flyers Livingston

Oakwell Nursery

Rainbow Nursery

Riverside Cottage Nursery

Sheephouse Nursery

The Kidz Stop

The Nurture Nursery

Tiptoes Nursery Winchburgh Limited

Wee Gems Armadale

Wee Gems Livingston Ltd

Wee Gems Ltd

polkemmet daycare ltd

Further Information

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