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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 11:09

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council is reopening its flexible framework for Early Learning and Childcare, inviting new submissions to enhance its nursery services offerings. This reopens as of April 2026 and will see participation through an open procedure. The framework, originally advertised under reference EDC/2023/3838, invites qualified providers in the pre-school education services sector to apply. The project is focused on the East Dunbartonshire region and is in the tender stage with an important submission deadline set for 1 May 2026. This initiative aims to expand and strengthen the region's early learning services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pre-school education services. Firms with the capability to deliver quality learning and childcare services could find this tender appealing, especially those that value framework agreements that allow continuous entry over the contract period. With a strong emphasis on both quality and economic suitability, businesses adept at clear documentation and possessing robust financial vetting can potentially thrive. Additionally, this procurement process supports electronic submissions, streamlining participation for tech-savvy organisations looking to expand their footprint in early childhood education within the UK market.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
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

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