CC13910 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers - Re-opening of Framework CC13109

West Lothian Council

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Tender

14 Nov 2024 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has announced a tender for "Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers" under the industry category of pre-school education services. The council is re-opening the flexible framework for early learning and childcare services (Contract Reference CC13109) to new entrants. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by 16th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The tender process is being conducted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS-Tender). This tender is tailored for applicants located in the UKM78 region.

This tender provides a promising business opportunity for private early learning and childcare providers who can meet the National Standards criteria of good or above. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in early childhood education can significantly benefit from joining the framework. Companies not currently part of the existing framework CC13109 have the chance to secure long-term contractual engagements with potential for a 12-month extension at the discretion of the council. Meeting the required quality and price criteria (each contributing 50% to the evaluation) will be crucial for successful tenderers, offering a valuable platform for business growth and community service.

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Notice Title

CC13910 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers - Re-opening of Framework CC13109

Notice Description

West Lothian Council intend re-opening The Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (contract reference CC13109) to new entrants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council intend to re-open flexible framework for early learning and childcare services (Contract Reference CC13109) to new entrants. This requirement follows Scottish Government Follows the Child and providers will need to have National Standards gradings of good or above. Please note that there is no requirement for providers who have been appointed to framework CC13109 to re-apply. The council will be using the allowable flexibilities of the Light Touch Regime and this is detailed within the Invitation to Tender e.g. re-opening to new entrants, reduced timescales for tender return. Additional information: Service providers awarded to Early Learning and Childcare Framework CC13109 or any subsequent re-opening do not need to apply to join.

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the council, this contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b64d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036787-2024
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
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In accordance with provisions 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for the Award of contracts for social and other specific services, the council may re-open this Flexible Framework to other providers at quarterly intervals after contract commencement in August 2024 and new service providers will be able to apply to be appointed to the Flexible Framework.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

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