Award

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2024 at 09:39

Tender

02 May 2024 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has awarded a framework agreement titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024" under procurement reference SBC/CPS/1815. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically child daycare services, with CPV classification 85312110. The procurement took place within the region UKM91, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure. Key dates include the contract signing date of 1st August 2024 and the publication date of the award notice on 7th October 2024. The procurement aims to enlist new providers from voluntary, independent, and private sectors to deliver early learning and childcare services for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years old across Scottish Borders. The framework has been divided into two lots: Nursery Services and Childminder Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the childcare sector, including nurseries, childminders, and other care providers. By participating, these providers can secure stable, long-term contracts and become part of a structured framework that ensures compliance with national standards and local councils' procedural requirements. The focus on early learning and childcare services makes this tender particularly appealing for businesses that specialise in these areas and wish to expand their operations within the Scottish Borders. Additionally, the contract mandates for public and employer's liability insurance further ensure a secure and reliable collaboration. Providers that meet the necessary qualifications and standards stand to benefit from substantial contract values, each amounting to £3,000,000.

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Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2024

Notice Description

Contract Award for suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815).

Lot Information

Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

Contract Award of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision.

Childminder Services

Contract Award of Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0456fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032022-2024
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
N/A
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

FLORA COULL

REBECCA IRVINE CHILDMINDING

THE HIGH STREET NURSERY - LAUDER

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