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Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2026

Scottish Borders Council

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30 Apr 2026 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council is actively seeking submissions for the reopening of its framework agreement titled "Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2026". This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically involving child daycare services, with a focus on early learning and childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. The Council is appealing to providers from voluntary, independent, and private settings across the UKM91 region. This initiative follows an open procurement method under the Light Touch Regime as permitted by Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations. Interested organisations must submit their applications electronically by 1st June 2026, adhering to the specified national standards and other legal requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth in the childcare sector, especially for businesses adept in providing nursery and childminding services that meet rigorous national and legislative standards. With a contract value of up to £3,000,000, participation in this framework could significantly boost the service offerings of qualified providers and expand their presence within the Scottish Borders area. Businesses specialising in pre-school education and those registered with appropriate regulatory bodies, such as the Care Inspectorate, will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. This is an open chance for innovative childcare providers to sustain their business growth by integrating into a structured framework that supports funded early education initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places Framework Agreement - Reopening May 2026

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking bid submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement it's existing framework for Funded Early Learning and Childcare Places (ref SBC/CPS/1815).

Lot Information

Childminder Services

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary, independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 2 - Childminder Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.

Nursery Services (including Private and Third Sector Settings)

Scottish Borders Council is reopening its Funded Early Learning and Childcare Framework to new providers from the voluntary,independent and private settings to provide Early Learning and Childcare for 2,3 and 4 year old children. Lot 1 - Nursery Services All providers who apply and meet the national standards, legislation and the Council's procedural requirements and accept the rates and contract terms set out by the Council shall be accepted onto the framework agreement to deliver funded provision. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds the threshold, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063819-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

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