Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Ram 204 Limited

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract to Ram 204 Limited for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places. The procurement was focused on child daycare services, classified under CPV 85312110, and took place in the Renfrewshire area, specifically for services commencing from 7 April 2026. This process, undertaken through a Negotiated Procedure as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, has now reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 1 April 2026 for a value of £744,431. The procurement method was limited, involving a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in childcare services to expand their presence in the public sector. Organizations with expertise in early learning can leverage this awarding framework for growth, particularly those capable of delivering services within the UK's Renfrewshire region. The procurement environment encourages businesses to align their service provision with local government needs, fostering partnerships that can lead to long-term engagements. Additionally, the framework emphasizes continuity of care, offering businesses that focus on consistent and quality services a strong competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Award of Contract for Early Learning and Childcare Places November 2025 - Ram 204 Limited

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare places for eligible children. The Council's main route for the purchase of services is via the Flexible Framework for Early Learning and Childcare Services (RC-CPU-25-008) which commenced on 7 April 2026. This contract is required to ensure continuity of provision for children currently attending the setting and to ensure adequate provision in the locality within Renfrewshire Council area for new Commissioned Places.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement exercise for this Contract was conducted as a Negotiated Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as amended, for Social and Other Specific Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055222-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£744,431 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAM 204

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