Quality Funded Early Learning and Childcare (1140 Hours)

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    "description": "Providers are strongly advised to prepare their submission in advance to avoid delays or rejection. This includes: Completing all questions in the eligibility questionnaire. Ensuring the Single Procurement Document (SPD) is fully completed. Uploading all required evidence and supporting documents (e.g., Care Inspectorate registration) Incomplete submissions or missing documentation may result in delays in evaluation or rejection of the application. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=814521. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: It is not applicable for this contract. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Community benefits requirements have not been included because the nature of the services--funded Early Learning and Childcare delivered by multiple small and medium-sized providers--makes it impractical to impose additional community benefit obligations without creating a disproportionate burden. The primary purpose of this framework is to deliver statutory funded hours for eligible children, which in itself provides significant social and economic benefit to the local community. (SC Ref:814521) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=814521",
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