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CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 10:19

Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has completed the procurement process titled "CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109". This procurement falls under the industry category of Pre-school education services (CPV: 80110000), with the primary location being the West Lothian region (UKM78). The procurement method was an open procedure, and it aimed to supplement in-house provision by reopening the Early Learning & Childcare Services Framework CC13109 to new entrants who could meet the Qualification Stage and the National Standards Criteria. The contract was awarded as of 4th April 2025, and the awarded contract values at GBP 18,146,772 were to Fun Little Education, a local SME based in Livingston, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in early childhood education services. Companies capable of meeting stringent standards and willing to operate under the council's specified hourly rate stand to benefit from inclusion in a framework agreement that promises for ongoing, albeit variable, work. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the West Lothian area and beyond, that have the requisite qualifications and experience, could find substantial business growth and stability through participation in this framework, enhancing their reputation and demonstrating their compliance with high standards of early childhood education.

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Notice Title

CC14055 - Early Learning and Childcare Funded Placements with Private ELC Providers Reopening of CC13109

Notice Description

Re-opening of Early Learning and Childcare Providers Framework CC13109 to new entrants

Lot Information

Lot 1

To supplement in house provision, West Lothian Council re-opened the Early Learning & Childcare Services Framework CC13109. To be appointed to the framework service providers were required to pass the Qualification Stage, meet all mandatory requirements, meet Authority requirements, demonstrate that they meet all the requirements of the National Standards Criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of GBP7.32 per hour (2024/25 rate which may be subject to change). Whilst service providers will receive this specific hourly rate, there will be no definite number of hours per week.

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-04dd58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013591-2025
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
SME

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
£18,146,772 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
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
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUN LITTLE EDUCATION

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