Planning

Affordable Childcare for Working Parents

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Nov 2023 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has issued a planned tender titled "Affordable Childcare for Working Parents" in the services category, targeting childcare services in Edinburgh's most deprived areas to support low-income parents in employment. The procurement process seeks providers to deliver early learning and school-age childcare for children aged 0-12, with the deadline for returning questionnaires set for Friday, 17th November 2023.

This tender by The City of Edinburgh Council presents an opportunity for childcare providers to engage in market exploration and contribute to community development. Businesses capable of delivering childcare services in socially disadvantaged areas and meeting the specified criteria are well-suited to participate in this future procurement process, aimed at supporting families in need within Edinburgh.

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Notice Title

Affordable Childcare for Working Parents

Notice Description

This is a PIN to explore the market only. The Council requires childcare providers to deliver childcare in each of the four localities in Edinburgh, targeted at the areas of highest deprivation (SIMD1 and/or 2) to ensure that there is childcare provision available for low-income parents moving into or sustaining employment. The service(s) would deliver early learning and childcare (ELC) and school age childcare for children aged 0 - 12 years, ensuring that it does not duplicate the support provided by national interventions such as the 1140hrs of funded childcare.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The information provided within the document uploaded should be read. This PIN is for market engagement purposes only and is to determine if there are interested providers who can provide services within the designated areas of deprivation in Edinburgh. Additional information: All additional information is contained within the document provided. If your organisation is still interested in providing the service required, then please ensure that you copy and complete the questionnaire and return to the email indicated within the document by the deadline date of Friday 17th November 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041712
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033184-2023
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paula
Contact Email
paula.deegan@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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