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Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

Angus Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jun 2025 at 11:07

Award Notice
Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 09:50

Tender Notice
Planning

13 Nov 2024 at 13:48

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus," under the industry category of child daycare services. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure and is part of the services category. The contract, valued at £28,600,000 GBP, has reached the award stage with the details published on 6th June 2025. The services are set to be delivered in the Angus area (UKM71), highlighting the council's commitment to providing education and care that promotes child development. The procurement process included 51 bids, predominantly small and medium enterprises. This specifically crafted contract will span from 18th August 2025 to 15th August 2027, with the potential for further extension. Interested suppliers were encouraged to submit electronic proposals by the deadline of 31st January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the childcare sector, particularly those registered and operating in Scotland. SMEs with a focus on early learning and childcare services are highly suited to benefit, given the clear criteria favouring registered individuals with requisite qualifications. This includes childminders and nursery providers in Angus and surrounding areas, offering a substantial market potential between £10,000 and £2,500,000 over five years. The flexible framework of the agreement allows for adaptability and potential expansion, fostering longer-term growth and collaboration with Angus Council to enrich the learning environment for eligible children.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare in Angus

Notice Description

Funded ELC will consist of education and care which is suitable for eligible children, and will take regard of the importance of interactions, spaces and experiences that support their learning and development. Children accessing Funded ELC will be offered a free meal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document attached to the contract notice describes the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030501-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£28,600,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
42
Supplier Names

Jack and Jills Elite Nursery

Lochside Playgroup

Abbie Childminding

McKirday Childminding

Chimes Playgroup

Susan Crompton

Playspaces Brechin Limited

Panmure Preschool

Louise McFarlane

Muirfield playgroup

Grange Pre-School Playgroup

Inverbrothock Playgroup

Ladybird Playgroup

Doreen Hally

Rompers Private Nursery Ltd

Shaunagh childminding

Karen Craigie

Little Beehive Nursey

Hayshead Playgroup

Dundee and Angus College Helping Hands Nursery

Childminder

Friockheim and Kinnell Playgroup

The Wendyhouse Children's Nursery

Lemon Tree Nursery

Stepping stones playgroup

Little Leapers Nursery School

Sharon Birkett

Donna McEwing Childminding

Charleston Preschool Playgroup

SusanCox childminding

Shirley

Mothergoose Playgroup

keli tots

Scallywags Childrens Nursery

Little Newts Childminding

Ferryden Playgroup

Caroline cathro

Joanne McKenzie childminding service

Lynda Marr

Claire Stirton Childminding

Aden Projects Ltd

Leanne Urquhart

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