Planning

181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027

MORAY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Moray Council, a regional authority in Elgin, aims to secure services in the pre-school education sector, specifically through the tender titled "181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027." This opportunity is categorised under pre-school education services within the UKM62 region, covering Moray. The procurement is in its planning stage, allowing potential providers to return the necessary documentation by the deadline of 12 June 2026. Following this, the framework is expected to commence in August 2026 and run until July 2027, with a future notice planned for release on 30 June 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in or expanding into the early learning and childcare sectors. New providers, particularly those that can deliver flexible and high-quality pre-school education services within Moray, are encouraged to participate. The process provides a structured environment to compete for government contracts, making it well-suited to medium-sized enterprises and regional education service providers looking to enhance their market presence and foster business growth in the educational services sector.

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Notice Title

181003 Reopening Early Learning and Childcare August 2026-July 2027

Notice Description

Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2026-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Learning and Childcare Provision 2026-2027. This flexible framework has now reopened. Please note if you are an existing provider you ARE NOT required to respond. Additional information: New 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. Information should be returned by 12 June 2026 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-069177
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041053-2026
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
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20262 months to go
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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