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Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2025

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2025 at 08:11

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30 Apr 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council has reopened its framework agreement for "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places," with a focus on child daycare services, under an open procurement process. This initiative aims to support the provision of childcare for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years. The framework encompasses two primary lots: "Nursery Services" and "Childminder Services." The council, acting as the contracting authority based in Newtown St Boswells in the UKM91 region, has allocated a contract value of GBP 3 million and adheres to the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations. The procurement process status is complete as of 2nd September 2025, with "Childminder Services" lot awarded to Little Wonders Childminding Service, effective from 1st August 2025. The tender, originally launched with a deadline of 30th May 2025, reflects rigorous compliance with national standards and legislation.

This framework provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the childcare sector, especially those experienced in early learning environments. Companies operating private nurseries, voluntary services, or independent childcare settings can benefit significantly by joining this framework, offering stability and a substantial market presence. New providers who can meet the council's outlined standards, legislative requirements, and are registered with the Care Inspectorate are encouraged to participate. The open nature of the procurement method fosters a transparent competitive environment, ensuring equal opportunity for all capable service providers interested in expanding their market reach or venturing into the Scottish childcare services domain.

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Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2025

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking bid submissions from 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)

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its 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. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. Additional information: Option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months.

Childminder Services

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its 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. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052994-2025
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
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20258 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE WONDERS CHILDMINDING SERVICE

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