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Funded Early Learning and Childcare Provision

Glasgow City Council

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is seeking multiple providers to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary. This tender falls within the pre-school education services category and is currently in the 'Tender' stage with key dates including the bid submission deadline on 14th May 2026 and the start of the award period on the same date. The procurement process is an open procedure aimed at appointing providers with the necessary credentials, particularly those registered by the Care Inspectorate, and holding a financial evaluation of 4 or above. The anticipated value of the contract is £350 million, open to entities that comply with specified financial and insurance requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for nurseries and childcare providers looking to expand their operations through the provision of services to Glasgow City Council. With the requirement for a positive financial standing, the opportunity is suited to robust businesses within the childcare sector that meet the economic and technical criteria outlined. The procurement process also includes community benefits, triggering points when specific spend thresholds are reached, enhancing opportunities for businesses committed to contributing positively to the community. The framework allows for potential contract renewals, with a total duration of up to eight years, enabling lasting business growth and collaboration with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Provision

Notice Description

The council requires the appointment of multiple providers, registered by the Care Inspectorate to provide daycare services to children, to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointment of multiple providers, registered by the Care Inspectorate to provide daycare services to children, to deliver Early Learning and Childcare within the Glasgow boundary.

Renewal: The option to extend for up to 3 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06817f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033523-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The framework duration is for 5 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

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