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CC14214 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109

West Lothian Council

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16 May 2025 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is reopening its framework for Early Learning and Childcare services (Contract Reference CC13109). The tender, currently at the active stage, falls under the services category, specifically targeting pre-school education services, and is located in the region UKM78, Livingston, United Kingdom. This tender process follows an open procedure and is supported by the Light Touch Regime, allowing re-opening to new entrants. Interested parties should note that submissions must be made electronically by 20th June 2025, with the bid opening and award period commencing on the same day.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in childcare services to expand their reach by entering a flexible framework supported by the Scottish Government's "Follows the Child" approach. Ideal candidates are those who hold National Standards gradings of 'good' or above and are registered with the Care Inspectorate as either a Day Care of Children or a Childminding Service. The contract supports business growth by allowing service providers not previously appointed to the framework to secure a position, with the potential for a 12-month extension based on performance. Businesses involved in pre-school education services that meet these criteria are well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC14214 - Early Learning and Childcare - 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 and be registered wit the Care Inspectorate as a Day Care of Children or a Childminding Service Please note that there is no requirement for providers who have been appointed to framework CC13109 or any other time whereby the framework has been re-opened to competition 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. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05158e
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022122-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
16 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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