Planning

181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2025-July 2027

MORAY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process being summarised involves Moray Council as the contracting authority, focusing on the provision of early learning and childcare services. The tender titled "Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2025-July 2027" falls under the category of pre-school education services and is currently in the planning stage. The process is taking place in Moray, Scotland, with documentation due by 27 June 2025 at 5 pm. Key communication indicates a future notice date set for 30 June 2025. The industry category is services, and it aligns with the CPV classification of pre-school education services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in early childhood education to engage in a flexible framework spanning from 2025 to 2027. It is an ideal opportunity for new providers seeking to establish their presence in the region, as existing providers need not respond. The procurement process follows a planned procedure, making it favourable for companies looking to expand their operations in the UK regional market, particularly those with the capability to deliver high-quality pre-school education services.

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Notice Title

181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2025-July 2027

Notice Description

Early Learning and Childcare Provision

Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2025-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond. Additional information: Interested providers are invited to return documentation listed within the cover letter. A copy of the required documents, completed contract header page and signed pages can be emailed to ELCadmin@moray.gov.uk. This information should be returned by 27 June 2025 5pm. If you have any questions about the application process, please direct them via the question and answer facility of this portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028976-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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