Tender

EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening)

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Mar 2024 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The East Dunbartonshire Council has initiated a tender for the provision of early learning and childcare services. The tender, titled EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework, falls under the pre-school education services category. The procurement stage is currently open, using an open procedure. The deadline for submission is 22nd April 2024, with an award period starting on the same date in East Dunbartonshire, UK.

This tender by the East Dunbartonshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering early learning and childcare services. Companies with expertise in pre-school education services and located in or willing to operate in East Dunbartonshire would be well-suited to compete. The flexible framework allows applicants to join at any time throughout the contract duration, with funding placements prioritized for those on the framework before August 2024.

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Notice Title

EDC/2023/3838 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening)

Notice Description

The provision of early learning and childcare services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for early learning education and childcare. Additional information: This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

Options: As this is a flexible framework, applicants may apply to join at any time throughout the duration of the contract however funding placements will only be made to those who are on the framework prior to August 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044ba0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009344-2024
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
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lorna.dunn@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415745750

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

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