Tender

Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

Clackmannanshire Council is launching a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare services, specifically within the industry category of pre-school education services (CPV 80110000). This tender is currently in the active stage with the procurement title "Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System." The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to qualify and participate. The tendering process, which commenced with electronic submissions, is set to end on 30th June 2026 at 12:00 PM BST. The location for service delivery is specified as region UKM72. The total contract value is estimated at £26,787,236, with a maximum contract period for the services specified as 3600 days.

This DPS represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pre-school education sector, including SMEs and micro-businesses, to gain access to a public sector market through an inclusion-based qualification process. The open procedure invites suppliers to join without immediate price evaluation, increasing accessibility for new providers. Notably, successful inclusion in the DPS will allow businesses to participate in future call-offs for service provision, potentially expanding their clientele and market reach. Businesses that specialise in childminding or early learning and childcare provision are especially well-suited to engage with this tender, benefiting from its substantial contract value and long contract duration, thereby fostering stable, long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

partner provider status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare services for children entitled to statutory pre-school services.

Lot Information

Childminding

Childminding

Early Learning & Child Care Provision

Early Learning & Child Care Provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045986-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, 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
£26,787,236 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK10 1EB
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

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