Tender

CE-176-23 - Funded Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement - Re-opening

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Dec 2023 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The South Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender process named CE-176-23 - Funded Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement - Re-opening. This tender falls under the pre-school education services category and is located in Ayr, United Kingdom (UKM94). The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 17th August 2029. Interested parties can submit bids electronically. The South Ayrshire Council is the buying organisation, and the procurement method is an open procedure allowing for a maximum of 999 participants with a duration of up to five years for the Flexible Framework Agreement.

This tender by the South Ayrshire Council for Early Learning and Childcare services presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pre-school education services industry. Companies offering childcare services, educational materials suppliers, and training providers specialised in early learning are well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the Flexible Framework Agreement, combined with the active status of the tender and clear submission requirements, provides a conducive environment for business growth and development in the childcare sector.

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Notice Title

CE-176-23 - Funded Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement - Re-opening

Notice Description

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement - Re-opening

Lot Information

Lot 1

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework Agreement - Re-opening

Renewal: one (1) period of up to twelve (12) months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0426d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037278-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes The Flexible Framework Agreement will be open for applications continuously for a period of up to five (5) years. New entrants may be permitted to apply (and be awarded a Contract as part of the Flexible Framework) continuously. Service Providers appointed to the Flexible Framework Agreement will not be required to re-apply until the expiry of the five (5) year period.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

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