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Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening April 2026)

East Dunbartonshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Jul 2026 at 12:09

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council sought providers of early learning and childcare services for nurseries under a flexible framework. The requirement covers pre-school education services delivered in East Dunbartonshire. The council is the buyer and operates the framework as a central purchasing body. The framework is intended to supplement the council’s existing Early Years Nursery arrangement by admitting new providers under the same requirements as the original procurement. Existing appointed providers do not need to resubmit to remain on the framework. The service is relevant to nursery operators and other organisations with the facilities, qualified staff and operational capacity to deliver early learning and childcare directly to children and families in the council area.

This procurement has reached an unsuccessful outcome: the single lot was cancelled and the associated award was marked unsuccessful. It used an open procedure to reopen a flexible framework for new entrants. Submissions were due by 1 May 2026 at noon, with bid opening and the award period starting at the same time. The planned framework service period was 1,440 days, with no renewal or additional options. Evaluation was based entirely on quality, with price carrying no weight. Suppliers also had to meet suitability requirements and complete a financial vetting questionnaire based on estimated annual intake. Submissions had to be electronic and in English. Electronic ordering and payment applied, while electronic invoicing was permitted.

The outcome indicates demand from East Dunbartonshire Council for nursery-based early learning and childcare delivered by suitably qualified and experienced providers. A credible competitor for this requirement would need to operate an appropriate nursery or childcare service in East Dunbartonshire, demonstrate the ability to provide pre-school education, and name the staff and qualifications responsible for delivery. Providers would also need to satisfy the council’s suitability checks and present sufficient financial information to support the expected annual intake. Because quality was the sole stated evaluation basis, strong evidence of service quality, safeguarding, staffing, educational practice and reliable childcare delivery would matter more than offering the lowest price when a comparable framework requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening April 2026)

Notice Description

The provision of learning and childcare services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services for early learning education and childcare. Additional information: This is a flexible framework, therefore new applicants can apply at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067742-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Further Information

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